Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects a WordPress contact form plugin. A public visitor could trigger reflected JavaScript in another user’s browser if that user follows a crafted link or request. The risk is highest for sites where administrators may interact with attacker-supplied links while logged in.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress hygiene issue where the plugin is present. It is not confirmed exploited in the supplied evidence, but public-facing WordPress sites with vulnerable plugins should be remediated promptly.
Technical view
CVE-2023-46075 is an unauthenticated reflected XSS issue in wpdevart Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget plugin versions <= 2.1.6. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1 High: network exploitable, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the wpdevart Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget plugin at version 2.1.6 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or a fixed version.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. Exploitation requires user interaction, typically a victim following attacker-controlled content that reflects script through the vulnerable plugin.
Researcher notes
Evidence is specific to unauthenticated reflected XSS and the affected plugin/version boundary. The source bundle does not provide payload details, affected parameters, proof of exploit, or confirmed fixed version, so validation should stay version- and vendor-guidance based.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the contact-forms-builder plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, CVE, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin if an official fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no trusted fix is available.
- Reduce administrator exposure to untrusted links while logged into WordPress.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact plugin version and compare it to <= 2.1.6.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests to plugin-related contact form paths.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable plugin version is no longer active.
- Document sites where the plugin remains enabled pending vendor guidance.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (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:L
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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:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
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