CVE-2023-41862

WordPress VS Contact Form plugin <= 14.0 - Sum Captcha Bypass vulnerability

Description

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

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update the WordPress VS Contact Form plugin to the latest available version (at least 14.0).

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Affected: Guido VS Contact Form
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
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 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-41862?
CVE-2023-41862 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-41862?
To fix CVE-2023-41862: Update the WordPress VS Contact Form plugin to the latest available version (at least 14.0).
Is CVE-2023-41862 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-41862 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-41862?
CVE-2023-41862 affects Guido VS Contact Form.
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