PatchTheCVECVE-2023-0714: The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload due to insuffi
CVE-2023-0714 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting metform elementor contact form builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload due to insufficient file type validation in versions up to, and including, 3.2.4. This allows unauthenticated visitors to perform a "double extension" attack and upload files containing a malicious extension but ending with a benign extension, which may make remote code execution possible in some configurations.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 39%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-434 |
| Published | 2024-08-17 |
| 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-2023-0714?
metform elementor contact form builder: upgrade to 3.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-0714 being exploited?
CVE-2023-0714 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-2023-0714 affect?
CVE-2023-0714 affects metform elementor contact form builder. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload due to insufficient file type validation in versions up to, and including, 3.2.4. This allows unauthenticated visitors to perform a "double exte
How urgent is CVE-2023-0714?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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