CVE-2017-20244
CVE-2017-20244 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- CVSS v4: 8.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-18970
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Wow Forms WordPress Plugin version 2.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary database information by exploiting an unescaped POST parameter. Attackers can inject SQL code through the 'mwpformid' parameter in requests to the admin-ajax.php endpoint with the 'send_mwp_form' action to extract sensitive database contents.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-20244?
- Wow Forms WordPress Plugin version 2.1 contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary database information by exploiting an unescaped POST parameter. Attackers can inject SQL code through the 'mwpformid' parameter in requests to the admin-ajax.php endpoint with the 'send_mwp_form' action to extract sensitive database contents.
- How severe is CVE-2017-20244?
- CVE-2017-20244 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-20244 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-20244?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2017-20244 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2017-20244 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-18970.
- When was CVE-2017-20244 published?
- CVE-2017-20244 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://wow-company.com/
- https://tad.group
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/mwp-forms/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41922
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wow-forms-wordpress-plugin-sql-injection
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