CVE-2010-5038: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contact/contact.php in Groone's Simple Contact Form allows remote a

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2010-5038 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting simple contact form. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contact/contact.php in Groone's Simple Contact Form allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the abspath parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2011-11-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: groonesworld

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-11-02 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

groonesworld simple contact form MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-contact-form || rpm -q simple-contact-form || simple-contact-form --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-5038?

simple contact form: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-5038 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5038 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-5038 affect?

CVE-2010-5038 affects simple contact form. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in contact/contact.php in Groone's Simple Contact Form allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the abspath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2010-5038?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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