How severe is CVE-2023-28494?

CVE-2023-28494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-28494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28494?

CVE-2023-28494 affects Codepeople Contact Form Email. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28494?

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

Does CVE-2023-28494 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-28494 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32164.

When was CVE-2023-28494 published?

CVE-2023-28494 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28494

CVE-2023-28494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codepeople Contact Form Email with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-32164
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Codepeople Contact Form Email
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in CodePeople Contact Form Email allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects Contact Form Email: from n/a through 1.3.31.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28494?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in CodePeople Contact Form Email allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects Contact Form Email: from n/a through 1.3.31.
How severe is CVE-2023-28494?: CVE-2023-28494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-28494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28494?: CVE-2023-28494 affects Codepeople Contact Form Email. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-28494 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-28494 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-32164.
When was CVE-2023-28494 published?: CVE-2023-28494 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/contact-form-to-email/wordpress-contact-form-email-plugin-1-3-31-missing-authorization-leading-to-feedback-submission-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:codepeople:contact_form_email:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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