Is CVE-2023-0714 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-0714 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-0714 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-0714 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0714?

CVE-2023-0714 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0714

CWE-434Published: August 17, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload due to insufficient file type validation in versions up to, and including, 3.2.4. This allows unauthenticated visitors to perform a "double extension" attack and upload files containing a malicious extension but ending with a benign extension, which may make remote code execution possible in some configurations.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient validation. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files, potentially leading to remote code execution.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the plugin to a version that includes strict file type validation and implement security headers to restrict file execution.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0714 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.