CVE-2023-36508: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in BestWebSoft Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress contact-for

high Affects contact-form-to-db (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in BestWebSoft Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database Plugin For WordPress contact-for

Package
contact-form-to-db (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=1.7.1
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 7.6
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (53.6th percentile)
Published
2023-10-31
Source
nvd

References

CWE-89
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