Is CVE-2013-10022 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2013-10022 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2013-10022 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-10022 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-10022?

CVE-2013-10022 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2013-10022

CWE-79Published: April 5, 2023· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin 3.51 on WordPress. Affected by this issue is the function cntctfrm_display_form/cntctfrm_check_form of the file contact_form.php. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 3.52 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 642ef1dc1751ab6642ce981fe126325bb574f898. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-225002 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-10022 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.