Is CVE-2022-50959 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-50959 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-50959 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-50959 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50959?

CVE-2022-50959 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2022-50959

CWE-79Published: May 10, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:23.9th

Official Description

WordPress Contact Form Builder 1.6.1 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting the form_id parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs to code_generator.php with script payloads in the form_id parameter to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-50959 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.