CVE-2018-25347 WordPress Contact Form Maker Plugin 1.12.20 SQL Injection
Authenticated attackers can inject SQL via AJAX actions to extract database information or escalate privileges in the Contact Form Maker plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-25347?
CVE-2018-25347 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in web-dorado Contact Form Maker, published on 23 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
WordPress Contact Form Maker Plugin 1.12.20 contains SQL injection vulnerabilities that allow authenticated attackers to manipulate database queries through the FormMakerSQLMapping and generete_csv_fmc AJAX actions. Attackers can inject malicious SQL code via the 'name' and 'search_labels' parameters to extract sensitive database information or escalate privileges.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-25347?
How do I fix CVE-2018-25347?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-25347 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2018-25347 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-25347 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pm55-93cr-mxp6.