Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2018-9035

Contact Form 7 to Database Extension 2.10.32 - CSV Injection

CSV Injection vulnerability in ExportToCsvUtf8.php of the Contact Form 7 to Database Extension plugin 2.10.32 for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject spreadsheet formulas into CSV files via the contact form.

Quick Answer

CVE-2018-9035 is a high severity with CVSS 8.6 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Contact Form DB. It affects 2.10.32 through 2.10.32 and is fixed in 2.10.36.

Published
Apr 09, 2018
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
contact-form-7-to-database-extension
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Risk Profile
8.6 CVSS Score
Weakness
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Researchers
No researcher credits supplied.
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.10.36, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2018-9035 is tracked for the Plugin Contact Form DB as high severity with CVSS 8.6. The affected range is 2.10.32 through 2.10.32. Update Contact Form DB to 2.10.36 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.10.36
Primary Affected Range
2.10.32 through 2.10.32
Tracking ID
CVE-2018-9035
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Identifier strength
CVE-2018-9035

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Version evidence
2.10.32 through 2.10.32

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Patch evidence
2.10.36

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with 2.10.32 through 2.10.32.

Step 2

Confirm Contact Form DB is updated to 2.10.36 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
contact-form-7-to-database-extension View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2018-9035
Patched Versions
2.10.36
Affected Versions
2.10.32 through 2.10.32
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