Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress plugin can let an unauthenticated attacker make a specially crafted link that runs JavaScript in a victim’s browser. This is not server takeover by itself, but it can support phishing, session abuse, or unwanted actions if a logged-in user follows the link.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate web application risk. It is unlikely to be an immediate infrastructure compromise, but public exploit information and unauthenticated reachability make timely plugin review and remediation appropriate for internet-facing WordPress sites.
Technical view
CVE-2022-50959 is reflected cross-site scripting in wpdevart Contact Form Builder 1.6.1. The issue is tied to the form_id parameter in code_generator.php. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1 with network access, low complexity, no privileges, and required user interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using wpdevart Contact Form Builder version 1.6.1 where the affected code_generator.php path is reachable. Risk rises when administrators or authenticated users can be induced to open attacker-controlled links.
Exploitation context
The bundle cites an ExploitDB entry, so public exploit information exists. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Successful abuse requires user interaction through a crafted URL.
Researcher notes
The provided evidence identifies reflected XSS, CWE-79, affected version 1.6.1, and the vulnerable parameter/path. It does not provide a fixed version, vendor patch statement, or evidence of active exploitation. Avoid assuming other versions are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Contact Form Builder by wpdevart version 1.6.1.
- Check the vendor plugin page and advisory sources for supported upgrade or remediation guidance.
- If no supported fix is available, consider disabling or removing the plugin after business approval.
- Prioritize remediation on public WordPress sites and sites used by privileged administrators.
- Educate administrators not to open untrusted links targeting WordPress plugin paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Contact Form Builder 1.6.1 is installed on any WordPress property.
- Review web logs for requests to code_generator.php with unusual form_id values.
- Verify whether the affected endpoint is reachable by unauthenticated users.
- Check whether administrative users accessed suspicious links or sessions near relevant log entries.
- Document plugin version, exposure status, and remediation decision for each site.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
5.1MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-50734CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Contact Form Builder 1.6.1 Cross-Site Scripting via code_generator.phpCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
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.