How severe is CVE-2023-41862?

CVE-2023-41862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-41862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41862?

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

Does CVE-2023-41862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46353.

When was CVE-2023-41862 published?

CVE-2023-41862 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41862

CVE-2023-41862 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-1390.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46353
Weakness: CWE-1390
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weak Authentication vulnerability in Guido VS Contact Form allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects VS Contact Form: from n/a through 14.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41862?: Weak Authentication vulnerability in Guido VS Contact Form allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects VS Contact Form: from n/a through 14.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-41862?: CVE-2023-41862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-41862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-41862 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41862 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46353.
When was CVE-2023-41862 published?: CVE-2023-41862 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/very-simple-contact-form/vulnerability/wordpress-vs-contact-form-plugin-13-9-sum-captcha-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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