CVE-2023-35911
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Contact Form Generator Plugin <= 2.6.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator : Creative form builder for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contact Form Generator : Creative form builder for WordPress: from n/a through 2.6.0.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 8.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L- Effective score
- 8.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-89 - Reserved
- 2023-06-20
- Published
- 2023-11-06 09:44 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-29 11:51 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/35xxx/CVE-2023-35911.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-35911 — Contact Form Generator <= 2.7.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2023-11-06 09:15:07 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:05:27 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.5 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 3.1 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 4.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0059 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 43.77% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-06-30
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-06-30 15:12 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-39902 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Nov 6, 2023, 8:44:50 AM
- Updated
- Apr 29, 2026, 9:51:49 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
8.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1500
- Vendors
- Creative Solutions
- Products
-
Contact Form Generator : Creative form builder for WordPress (n/a ≤2.6.0)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-mvh5-v533-3v55
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator : Creative form builder for WordPress allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contact Form Generator : Creative form builder for WordPress: from n/a through 2.6.0.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Solutions | Contact Form Generator : Creative form builder for WordPress |
n/a (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:creative-solutions:contact_form_generator:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/89.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-35911 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-39902 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-35911 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fa586468-d6ff-46a3-97f3-e2e1d365e5b1?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/contact-form-generator/wordpress-contact-form-generator-plugin-2-6-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/contact-form-generator/wordpress-contact-form-generator-plugin-2-6-0-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party Advisory
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
injection.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:20 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2023-35911
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:56 UTC |
Remediations (22)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.bugcrowd.com
Vulnerability mitigation is typically considered a temporary or interim solution. While mitigation measures can reduce the immediate risk associated with vulnerabilities, they may not provide a permanent fix . Organizations should aim to prioritize and plan for complete vulnerability remediation whenever feasible and allocate resources accordingly.
2026-06-17 09:37 UTC -
web:app.opencve.io
Explore the latest vulnerabilities and security issues in the CVE database
2026-06-17 09:37 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Remediation fully removes a vulnerability by fixing its root cause — through a patch , code fix , or system replacement. Mitigation reduces the risk of exploitation without removing the flaw itself, using controls like network segmentation or access restrictions.
2026-06-17 09:37 UTC -
web:www.reddit.com
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2026-06-17 09:37 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-06-17 09:37 UTC -
web:www.minimus.io
CVE remediation : prioritization and response guide CVE remediation is the process of identifying, prioritizing, and resolving Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures across the software you run in production. The CVE program disclosed over 40,000 new vulnerabilities in 2024 per the CVE .org public dashboard, and most security teams cannot patch all of them on the day they appear. Volume is the ...
2026-06-17 09:37 UTC -
web:www.cybersecuritydive.com
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Wednesday directed federal agencies to adopt a new risk-based approach to fixing vulnerabilities in their systems. CISA's binding operational directive (BOD) establishes new deadlines for vulnerability remediation based on four factors: whether affected systems are exposed to the internet, whether threat actors are exploiting the flaw ...
2026-06-17 09:37 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
Although BOD 22-01 only applies to FCEB agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks by prioritizing timely remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities as part of their vulnerability management practice. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria.
2026-06-17 09:37 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Contact Form Generator : Creative form builder for WordPressWordfence
Update to version 2.9.0, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:56 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
Three critical vulnerabilities have been disclosed in n8n, the popular open-source workflow automation platform, any one of which could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution (RCE) or read arbitrary files from the host server.
2026-05-22 06:46 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch update on March 13, 2026, addressing serious security vulnerabilities in Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.
2026-05-22 06:46 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's November 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 63 flaws, including one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability.
2026-05-22 06:46 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:www.lansweeper.com
Which vulnerabilities, issues, and other things did Microsoft update? Discover what's new using Lansweeper's Patch Tuesday November 2025 summary.
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:petervanderwoude.nl
This week is all about the latest changes in updating Windows 11 devices. That change is the introduction of hotpatch updates for Windows 11 Enterprise. Hotpatching helps organizations with keeping Windows secure, while minimizing the disruptions for the user. A significant step in keeping Windows more secure and productive. Hotpatching removes the requirement for Windows…
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:www.neowin.net
Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5066835, KB5066793) for August 2025. Here's what's included.
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft is publishing 66 new vulnerabilities today, which is far fewer than we've come to expect in recent months. However, the lone zero-day vulnerability this month demands attention.
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates.
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 04:04 UTC
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