CVE-2023-31212 WordPress Contact Form Entries Plugin <= 1.3.0 is vulnerable to SQL Injection

High 8.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the Contact Form Entries plugin, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2023-31212?

CVE-2023-31212 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in CRM Perks Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms, published on 31 Oct 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in CRM Perks Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms contact-form-entries allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms: from n/a through 1.3.0.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31212?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Crmperks Database for Contact Form 7\, Wpforms\, Elementor Forms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31212?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31212 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-2023-31212 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31212 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3x9m-qxj4-gff3.

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