How severe is CVE-2023-48318?

CVE-2023-48318 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-48318 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-2023-48318?

CVE-2023-48318 affects Codepeople Contact Form Email. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48318?

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

Does CVE-2023-48318 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-48318 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52374.

When was CVE-2023-48318 published?

CVE-2023-48318 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48318

CVE-2023-48318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Codepeople Contact Form Email 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-52374
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Codepeople Contact Form Email
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in CodePeople Contact Form Email allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Contact Form Email: from n/a through 1.3.41.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48318?: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in CodePeople Contact Form Email allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Contact Form Email: from n/a through 1.3.41.
How severe is CVE-2023-48318?: CVE-2023-48318 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-48318 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-2023-48318?: CVE-2023-48318 affects Codepeople Contact Form Email. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48318?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-48318 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-48318 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-52374.
When was CVE-2023-48318 published?: CVE-2023-48318 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-1-3-41-captcha-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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

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