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Plain-English summary
CVE-2013-10022 affects BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin 3.51 for WordPress. The contact form handling can allow cross-site scripting, meaning attacker-controlled script could run in a user’s browser. The cited fix is upgrading the plugin to version 3.52.
Executive priority
Handle during normal vulnerability remediation, with faster action for public WordPress sites using the affected plugin. The risk is moderate because sources identify XSS and remote reachability, but not active exploitation, confidentiality loss, or availability impact.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 cross-site scripting in contact_form.php, involving cntctfrm_display_form and cntctfrm_check_form. VulDB rates it medium with CVSS 2.0 score 4.0, vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N. Version 3.51 is listed as affected; patch commit 642ef1dc addresses it in 3.52.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin version 3.51. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low attack complexity, and single authentication required, with partial integrity impact only.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. It describes remote launch potential, but the CVSS vector indicates authentication is required. Treat as a website integrity and user-trust issue, not a server takeover based on available evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies the affected file and functions, affected version 3.51, fixed version 3.52, CWE-79, and a specific patch commit. Do not assume broader BestWebSoft products or other plugin versions are affected unless confirmed by vendor or CVE data.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin from 3.51 to 3.52 or later.
- Confirm the deployed plugin includes patch commit 642ef1dc1751ab6642ce981fe126325bb574f898.
- If upgrade status is unclear, check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance before relying on compensating controls.
- Prioritize externally reachable WordPress sites that expose this contact form.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin version 3.51.
- Verify the plugin version reports 3.52 or later after remediation.
- Check whether contact_form.php matches the patched plugin release.
- Review security logs for unusual authenticated contact form activity around public pages.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
4MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.225002CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.225002CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/contact-form-plugin/commit/642ef1dc1751ab6642ce981fe126325bb574f898CVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.