What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in wpdevart Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget: from n/a through 2.1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Contact Form Builder and Contact Widget versions up to 2.1.7 contain a flaw that allows attackers to modify form data without authentication. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation on form submissions. An attacker can alter contact form content in transit or storage, potentially injecting malicious data or redirecting form submissions. Site owners should update to a version newer than 2.1.7 immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify contact form data or submissions without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Contact forms may receive altered or injected data; form integrity cannot be trusted.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 10, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated