What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0721?

CVE-2023-0721 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-0721?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-0721. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder CVE-2023-0721

HIGH

Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File (CWE-1236)

2023-06-09 security@wordfence.com

WordPress RCE Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder Wordpress Plugin Elementor Wpmet

8.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-1236 ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization CSV injection prevention
Impact	CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.83%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 0.8% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV injection in versions up to, and including, 3.3.0. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1236. The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV injection in versions up to, and including, 3.3.0. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration. Affected products include: Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.3 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 08, 2026 - 19:38 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jun 09, 2023 - 06:15 nvd

HIGH 8.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV injection in versions up to, and including, 3.3.0. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.8%

Top 26% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.8%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +42

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:wpmet:metform_elementor_contact_form_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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Advisories & patches

PATCH https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metform/trunk/core/entries/export.php?rev=2845078 PATCH https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907471/ REF https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ccd85a72-1872-4c4f-8ba7-7f91b0b37d4a?source=cve

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