CVE-2024-4704: The Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 5.9.5 has an open redirect that allows an attacker to utilize a fal

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4704?

contact form 7: upgrade to 5.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4704 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4704 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-2024-4704 affect?

CVE-2024-4704 affects contact form 7. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 5.9.5 has an open redirect that allows an attacker to utilize a false URL and redirect to the URL of their choosing.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4704?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4704 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting contact form 7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 5.9.5 has an open redirect that allows an attacker to utilize a false URL and redirect to the URL of their choosing.

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	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-601
Published	2024-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: rocklobster

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rocklobster contact form 7 UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.9.5

Fixed in: 5.9.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.9.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contact-form-7

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-2024-4704?

contact form 7: upgrade to 5.9.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4704 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4704 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-2024-4704 affect?

CVE-2024-4704 affects contact form 7. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 5.9.5 has an open redirect that allows an attacker to utilize a false URL and redirect to the URL of their choosing.

How urgent is CVE-2024-4704?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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