Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2023-2527

Integration for Contact Form 7 and Zoho CRM, Bigin <= 1.2.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) SQL Injection

The Integration for Contact Form 7 and Zoho CRM, Bigin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'orderby' parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-2527 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 SQL Injection issue affecting the Plugin WP Zoho for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Formidable and Ninja Forms – CRM, Bigin. It affects Versions up to 1.2.3 and is fixed in 1.2.4.

Published
May 22, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
cf7-zoho
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.2.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-2527 is tracked for the Plugin WP Zoho for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Formidable and Ninja Forms – CRM, Bigin as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions up to 1.2.3. Update WP Zoho for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Formidable and Ninja Forms – CRM, Bigin to 1.2.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
SQL Injection
Primary Fixed Version
1.2.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.2.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-2527
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Identifier strength
CVE-2023-2527

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Version evidence
Versions up to 1.2.3

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
1.2.4

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Source coverage
1 reference

External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.

Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 1.2.3.

Step 2

Confirm WP Zoho for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Formidable and Ninja Forms – CRM, Bigin is updated to 1.2.4 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2023-2527
Patched Versions
1.2.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.2.3
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