How severe is CVE-2023-0084?

CVE-2023-0084 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0084 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0084?

CVE-2023-0084 affects Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0084?

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.

When was CVE-2023-0084 published?

CVE-2023-0084 was published on 2023-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0084

CVE-2023-0084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder
Published: 2023-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via text areas on forms in versions up to, and including, 3.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page, which is the submissions page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0084?: The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via text areas on forms in versions up to, and including, 3.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page, which is the submissions page.
How severe is CVE-2023-0084?: CVE-2023-0084 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0084 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0084?: CVE-2023-0084 affects Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0084?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-0084 published?: CVE-2023-0084 was published on 2023-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpmet:metform_elementor_contact_form_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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