CVE-2025-12718

Name: CVE-2025-12718
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-17T03:16:03.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-12718 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Quick Contact Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Mail Relay in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.6. This is due to the 'qcf_validate_form' AJAX endpoint allowing a user controlled parameter to set the 'from' email address. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Quick Contact Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Mail Relay in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.6. This is due to the 'qcf_validate_form' AJAX endpoint allowing a user controlled parameter to set the 'from' email address. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send emails to arbitrary recipients utilizing the server. The information is limited to the contact form submission details.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12718?

How severe is CVE-2025-12718?

CVE-2025-12718 has a CVSS score of 5.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12718?

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Source: NVD / NIST