CVE-2022-3463

Name: CVE-2022-3463
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-07T10:15:11.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3463 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Contact Form Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3.13 does not validate and escape fields when exporting form entries as CSV, leading to a CSV injection. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Contact Form Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3.13 does not validate and escape fields when exporting form entries as CSV, leading to a CSV injection

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1236

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fluentforms	Contact Form	< 4.3.13

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2a59481-db45-4b8e-b17a-447303469364Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e2a59481-db45-4b8e-b17a-447303469364Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3463?

The Contact Form Plugin WordPress plugin before 4.3.13 does not validate and escape fields when exporting form entries as CSV, leading to a CSV injection

How severe is CVE-2022-3463?

CVE-2022-3463 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3463?

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-2022-3463?

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Source: NVD / NIST