HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-0721
HIGH

CVE-2023-0721

CWE-1236Published: June 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV injection in versions up to, and including, 3.3.0. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0721 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

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 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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/browser/metform/trunk/core/entries/export.php?rev=2845078
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907471/
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metform/trunk/core/entries/export.php?rev=2845078
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907471/
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ccd85a72-1872-4c4f-8ba7-7f91b0b37d4a?source=cve
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ccd85a72-1872-4c4f-8ba7-7f91b0b37d4a?source=cve

All References (6)

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metform/trunk/core/entries/export.php?rev=2845078Patch
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907471/Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ccd85a72-1872-4c4f-8ba7-7f91b0b37d4a?source=cveThird Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metform/trunk/core/entries/export.php?rev=2845078Patch
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907471/Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ccd85a72-1872-4c4f-8ba7-7f91b0b37d4a?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-0721
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-1236
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 9, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-1236)

CVE-2021-47901
9.8
CVE-2020-36941
9.8
CVE-2023-46400
9.8
CVE-2024-55532
9.8
CVE-2020-36962
9.8
CVE-2024-47485
9.8

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-0721 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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