CVE-2023-36508
CVE-2023-36508 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bestwebsoft Contact Form To Db with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Bestwebsoft Contact Form To Db
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in BestWebSoft Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress contact-form-to-db allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress: from n/a through 1.7.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36508?
- Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in BestWebSoft Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress contact-form-to-db allows SQL Injection.This issue affects Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress: from n/a through 1.7.1.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36508?
- CVE-2023-36508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-36508 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-36508?
- CVE-2023-36508 affects Bestwebsoft Contact Form To Db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36508?
- 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-2023-36508 published?
- CVE-2023-36508 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bestwebsoft:contact_form_to_db:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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