What the vulnerability does
01Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in ZealousWeb Abandoned Contact Form 7 abandoned-contact-form-7 allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Abandoned Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Abandoned Contact Form 7 versions 2.2 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify form data and disrupt site availability. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.2 immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify form submissions and cause the site to become unavailable without needing to log in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Form data can be altered by anyone, and the site may experience downtime or service disruption.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 27, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated