How severe is CVE-2023-0714?

CVE-2023-0714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-0714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0714?

CVE-2023-0714 affects Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0714?

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-2023-0714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-0714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-12742.

When was CVE-2023-0714 published?

CVE-2023-0714 was published on 2024-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0714

CVE-2023-0714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-12742
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder
Published: 2024-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0714?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-0714?: CVE-2023-0714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-0714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0714?: CVE-2023-0714 affects Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0714?: 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-2023-0714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-0714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-12742.
When was CVE-2023-0714 published?: CVE-2023-0714 was published on 2024-08-17 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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