How severe is CVE-2014-2265?

CVE-2014-2265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-2265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2265?

CVE-2014-2265 primarily affects Rocklobster Contact Form 7. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2265?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-2265 published?

CVE-2014-2265 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2265

CVE-2014-2265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rocklobster Contact Form 7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Rocklobster Contact Form 7
Published: 2014-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rock Lobster Contact Form 7 before 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and submit arbitrary form data by omitting the _wpcf7_captcha_challenge_captcha-719 parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2265?: Rock Lobster Contact Form 7 before 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and submit arbitrary form data by omitting the _wpcf7_captcha_challenge_captcha-719 parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-2265?: CVE-2014-2265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-2265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2265?: CVE-2014-2265 primarily affects Rocklobster Contact Form 7. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2265 published?: CVE-2014-2265 was published on 2014-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:rocklobster:contact_form_7:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rocklobster:contact_form_7:3.6:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rocklobster:contact_form_7:3.7:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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