How severe is CVE-2023-52135?

CVE-2023-52135 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-2023-52135 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52135?

CVE-2023-52135 affects Westguardsolutions Ws Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52135?

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-2023-52135 published?

CVE-2023-52135 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52135

CVE-2023-52135 is a high-severity vulnerability in Westguardsolutions Ws Form 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: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Westguardsolutions Ws Form
Published: 2023-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WS Form WS Form LITE – Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder for WordPress.This issue affects WS Form LITE – Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder for WordPress: from n/a through 1.9.170.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52135?: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in WS Form WS Form LITE – Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder for WordPress.This issue affects WS Form LITE – Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder for WordPress: from n/a through 1.9.170.
How severe is CVE-2023-52135?: CVE-2023-52135 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-2023-52135 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52135?: CVE-2023-52135 affects Westguardsolutions Ws Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52135?: 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-2023-52135 published?: CVE-2023-52135 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ws-form/wordpress-ws-form-lite-drag-drop-contact-form-builder-for-wordpress-plugin-1-9-170-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:westguardsolutions:ws_form:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*

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