What is the severity of CVE-2023-28494?

CVE-2023-28494 is classified as a missing authorization vulnerability that could lead to functionality misuse in the affected version of CodePeople Contact Form Email.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28494?

To fix CVE-2023-28494, upgrade CodePeople Contact Form Email to version 1.3.32 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28494?

CVE-2023-28494 affects all versions of CodePeople Contact Form Email up to and including 1.3.31.

What can happen if I don't address CVE-2023-28494?

If CVE-2023-28494 is not addressed, it could allow unauthorized users to misuse the contact form functionality.

Who is impacted by CVE-2023-28494?

Any user of the CodePeople Contact Form Email plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.3.31 is impacted by CVE-2023-28494.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28494

medium

4.3

CWE

862

4/6/2024

10/3/2025

CVE-2023-28494: WordPress Contact Form Email plugin <= 1.3.31 - Missing Authorization Leading To Feedback Submission Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 04 2024(Updated: )

Missing Authorization vulnerability in CodePeople Contact Form Email allows Functionality Misuse.This issue affects Contact Form Email: from n/a through 1.3.31.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
CodePeople Contact Form Email	<1.3.32
CodePeople Contact Form Email	<=1.3.31
WordPress Contact Form Email	<=1.3.31

Remedy

Update to 1.3.32 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/contact-form-to-email/wordpress-contact-form-email-plugin-1-3-31-missing-authorization-leading-to-feedback-submission-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28494?
CVE-2023-28494 is classified as a missing authorization vulnerability that could lead to functionality misuse in the affected version of CodePeople Contact Form Email.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28494?
To fix CVE-2023-28494, upgrade CodePeople Contact Form Email to version 1.3.32 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-28494?
CVE-2023-28494 affects all versions of CodePeople Contact Form Email up to and including 1.3.31.
What can happen if I don't address CVE-2023-28494?
If CVE-2023-28494 is not addressed, it could allow unauthorized users to misuse the contact form functionality.
Who is impacted by CVE-2023-28494?
Any user of the CodePeople Contact Form Email plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.3.31 is impacted by CVE-2023-28494.

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