What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Aiyaz, maheshpatel Contact form 7 Custom validation allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contact form 7 Custom validation: from n/a through 1.1.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Contact Form 7 Custom Validation versions up to 1.1.3 contain a SQL injection vulnerability in form validation logic. An attacker can craft malicious input in form fields to execute arbitrary SQL queries against the site database. This allows reading sensitive data like user credentials and modifying or deleting database records without authentication.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read or modify the site database, including user credentials and private data, without needing a login.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal user data, modify site content, or disable the site by corrupting the database.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the form; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 6, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated