Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in WordPress Contact Form Builder
CVE-2022-50959

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Contact Form Builder
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-50959?

The WordPress Contact Form Builder version 1.6.1 is susceptible to a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate the form_id parameter, injecting malicious scripts through crafted URLs targeting code_generator.php. Successful exploitation enables the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the browsers of unsuspecting users, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

Contact Form Builder 1.6.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2022-50959 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50734
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-forms-builder/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-contact-fo...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Milad karimi
.