What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in BestWebSoft Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress contact-form-to-db allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress: from n/a through 1.7.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Contact Form to DB plugin for WordPress contains a SQL injection vulnerability in versions up to 1.7.1. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious SQL code through plugin parameters, potentially reading sensitive database information or causing service disruption. The vulnerability requires high-level admin access and does not allow data modification.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read sensitive data from the WordPress database or cause the site to become temporarily unavailable.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account could expose your database contents or disrupt site availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 31, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated