What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') vulnerability in owenr88 Simple Contact Forms simple-contact-forms allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Simple Contact Forms: from n/a through <= 1.6.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Simple Contact Forms versions 1.6.4 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the site. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to be met but does not require user interaction. Successful exploitation grants full control over the affected website.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run their own code on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the website, including data theft, malware injection, and site defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; specific attack conditions must be met (high complexity).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 6, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated