Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used to build contact forms, Contact Form Maker version 1.12.20 by web-dorado, has a database flaw that a logged-in user can abuse to read or alter data in the site's database. Sites using this plugin risk leaking form submissions, user data, or credentials. Public exploit details exist, raising real-world risk.
Executive priority
Treat as a priority patch cycle item for any site running this plugin. Data confidentiality is at stake, and a public exploit exists, so remediation should occur within the next standard maintenance window or sooner if customer PII flows through the affected forms.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25347 is an authenticated SQL injection (CWE-89) in the Contact Form Maker WordPress plugin 1.12.20. The FormMakerSQLMapping and generete_csv_fmc AJAX handlers accept unsanitized input via the name and search_labels parameters, allowing attackers with a valid session to inject SQL and extract data or escalate access. CVSS 4.0 base score is 7.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L).
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Contact Form Maker 1.12.20 where attackers can obtain any authenticated role that reaches the vulnerable AJAX handlers. Public exploit code on Exploit-DB (44854) lowers the technical bar. Sites permitting self-registration or with weak account hygiene face materially higher risk.
Exploitation context
Not listed in CISA KEV. A public proof-of-concept is published on Exploit-DB (44854) and referenced by a VulnCheck advisory, indicating exploitation is technically feasible for authenticated actors. No cited source confirms active in-the-wild campaigns targeting this specific CVE at time of analysis.
Researcher notes
Vulnerable sinks are the FormMakerSQLMapping and generete_csv_fmc AJAX actions, with name and search_labels flagged as tainted parameters. Authentication is required (PR:L), so combine detection with account-abuse monitoring. CVSS 4.0 vector shows high confidentiality impact but limited integrity/availability impact. Confirm the exact fixed version via the vendor's wordpress.org plugin page before closing.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Contact Form Maker plugin at version 1.12.20.
- Consult the vendor (web-dorado) plugin listing on wordpress.org for a patched release and apply it.
- If no fix is available, disable or remove the plugin until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Restrict WordPress account creation and enforce least-privilege on authenticated roles.
- Place vulnerable admin-ajax endpoints behind a WAF rule blocking SQLi patterns on name and search_labels.
Validation and detection
- Query WordPress plugin inventories for contact-form-maker and confirm installed version.
- Review web server and admin-ajax logs for requests invoking FormMakerSQLMapping or generete_csv_fmc actions.
- Check database and application logs for anomalous queries or errors tied to the name and search_labels parameters.
- Audit user accounts and recent role changes for signs of privilege escalation.
- Confirm remediation by retesting with vendor-supplied patched plugin build in a staging environment.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N2.84.2VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-44854CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Contact Form Maker Plugin 1.12.20 SQL InjectionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.