CVE-2022-3634: The Contact Form 7 Database Addon WordPress plugin before 1.2.6.5 does not validate data when output it back i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-3634?

contact form 7 database addon: upgrade to 1.2.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-3634 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3634 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-3634 affect?

CVE-2022-3634 affects contact form 7 database addon. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Contact Form 7 Database Addon WordPress plugin before 1.2.6.5 does not validate data when output it back in a CSV file, which could lead to CSV injection

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-3634?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-3634 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting contact form 7 database addon. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Contact Form 7 Database Addon WordPress plugin before 1.2.6.5 does not validate data when output it back in a CSV file, which could lead to CSV injection

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.0% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: ciphercoin

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-21 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ciphercoin contact form 7 database addon UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.6.5

Fixed in: 1.2.6.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy contact-form-7-database-addon || rpm -q contact-form-7-database-addon || contact-form-7-database-addon --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.6.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade contact-form-7-database-addon

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contact-form-7-database-addon

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-3634?

contact form 7 database addon: upgrade to 1.2.6.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-3634 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3634 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-2022-3634 affect?

CVE-2022-3634 affects contact form 7 database addon. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The Contact Form 7 Database Addon WordPress plugin before 1.2.6.5 does not validate data when output it back in a CSV file, which could lead to CSV injection

How urgent is CVE-2022-3634?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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