CVE-2023-0546
Published: April 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Contact Form Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3.25 does not properly sanitize and escape the srcdoc attribute in iframes in it's custom HTML field type, allowing a logged in user with roles as low as contributor to inject arbitrary javascript into a form which will trigger for any visitor to the form or admins previewing or editing the form.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0546 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0546 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts