PatchTheCVECVE-2022-2116: The Contact Form DB WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputti
CVE-2022-2116 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting contact form db - elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Contact Form DB WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 50%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-08-15 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-2116?
contact form db - elementor: upgrade to 1.8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-2116 being exploited?
CVE-2022-2116 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-2022-2116 affect?
CVE-2022-2116 affects contact form db - elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Contact Form DB WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How urgent is CVE-2022-2116?
Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference