CVE-2008-0198

Name: CVE-2008-0198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-10T00:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0198 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in wp-contact-form/options-contactform.php in the WP-ContactForm 1.5 alpha and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to perform actions as administrators via the (1) wpcf_question, (2) wpcf_success_msg, or (3) wpcf_error_msg parameter to wp-admin/admin.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in wp-contact-form/options-contactform.php in the WP-ContactForm 1.5 alpha and earlier plugin for WordPress allow remote attackers to perform actions as administrators via the (1) wpcf_question, (2) wpcf_success_msg, or (3) wpcf_error_msg parameter to wp-admin/admin.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Wp-Contactform Project	Wp-Contactform	1.5	Alpha

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument546.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument667.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://websecurity.com.ua/1600/Third Party Advisory
http://websecurity.com.ua/1641/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-January/059439.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3539Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument546.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://securityvulns.ru/Sdocument667.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://websecurity.com.ua/1600/Third Party Advisory
http://websecurity.com.ua/1641/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485786/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0198?

How severe is CVE-2008-0198?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0198 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0198?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-0198?

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Source: NVD / NIST