CVE-2018-25347
WordPress Contact Form Maker Plugin 1.12.20 SQL Injection
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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 23, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 26, 2026, 7:37 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Contact Form Maker plugin to the latest version.
- Validate and sanitize all user inputs.
- Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements.
- Restrict database user privileges.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25347.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-maker/ | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44854 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-contact-form-maker-plugin-sql-injection |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-89 Added Reference https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-maker/ Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44854 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-contact-form-maker-plugin-sql-injection