HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-0085
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-0085

CWE-693Published: March 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to reCaptcha Bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.2.1. This is due to insufficient server side checking on the captcha value submitted during a form submission. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass Captcha restrictions and for attackers to utilize bots to submit forms.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0085 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

wpmet1 product(s)
metform elementor contact form builder
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2868889%40metform&new=2868889%40metform&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2868889%40metform&new=2868889%40metform&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/69527d4b-49b6-47cd-93b6-39350f881ec9

All References (6)

→
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2868889%40metform&new=2868889%40metform&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/metform/Product
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/69527d4b-49b6-47cd-93b6-39350f881ec9?source=cve
→
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2868889%40metform&new=2868889%40metform&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Patch
→
https://wordpress.org/plugins/metform/Product
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/69527d4b-49b6-47cd-93b6-39350f881ec9Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-0085
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-693
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 2, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-0085 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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