CVE-2024-35747: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in wpdevart Contact Form Builder, Cont

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-35747?

contact form builder: upgrade to newer than 2.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-35747 being exploited?

CVE-2024-35747 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-2024-35747 affect?

CVE-2024-35747 affects contact form builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in wpdevart Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget: from n/a through 2.1.7.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-35747?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-35747 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting contact form builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in wpdevart Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget: from n/a through 2.1.7.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-307
Published	2024-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: contact form builder project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-10 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

contact form builder project contact form builder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.7

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade contact-form-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contact-form-builder

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-2024-35747?

contact form builder: upgrade to newer than 2.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-35747 being exploited?

CVE-2024-35747 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-2024-35747 affect?

CVE-2024-35747 affects contact form builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability in wpdevart Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects Contact Form Builder, Contact Widget: from n/a through 2.1.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-35747?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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