CVE-2023-31212 HIGH

CVE-2023-31212: WordPress Contact Form Entries Plugin <= 1.3.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

Vendor Crm Perks
Product Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms
Weakness CWE-89 · SQLi
Published October 31, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in CRM Perks Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms contact-form-entries allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms: from n/a through 1.3.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

A SQL injection vulnerability in Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms allows authenticated users with low privileges to read sensitive data from the site's database. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 1.3.0. An attacker can craft malicious input to extract information like user credentials, email addresses, and form submissions. The impact extends beyond the plugin itself due to scope change.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data from the site database, including user information and form submissions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

User data, passwords, and form submissions stored in the database can be exposed to authenticated attackers.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must be logged in with a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 31, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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