Contact Form 7 vulnerabilities
Plugin slug contact-form-7 · 10 known vulnerabilities · latest disclosed 2026-11-05 · WordPress.org page
Every listed vulnerability has a fix. Version 6.2.4 or later is not affected by any of them. If your site runs an older version, update it.
4 of 10 rated high or critical (CVSS 7 or more).
Known vulnerabilities in Contact Form 7
| Severity | Affected versions | Fixed in | CVE | Published | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical 9.8 | 6.2 to 6.2.3 | 6.2.4 | CVE-2026-114432 | 2026-11-05 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | 6.2 to 6.2.3 | 6.2.4 | none | 2026-10-31 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | <= 6.0.5 | 6.0.6 | CVE-2025-3247 | 2025-04-15 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 5.9.4 | 5.9.5 | CVE-2024-4704 | 2024-06-05 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.1 | <= 5.9 | 5.9.2 | CVE-2024-2242 | 2024-03-13 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.6 | <= 5.8.3 | 5.8.4 | CVE-2023-6449 | 2023-11-30 | Advisory |
| High 8.1 | < 5.3.2 | 5.3.2 | CVE-2020-35489 | 2020-12-17 | Advisory |
| Medium 6.3 | < 5.0.4 | 5.0.4 | CVE-2018-20979 | 2018-09-04 | Advisory |
| Critical 9.8 | <= 3.5.2 | 3.5.3 | none | 2014-08-01 | Advisory |
| Medium 5.3 | < 3.7.2 | 3.7.2 | CVE-2014-2265 | 2014-02-26 | Advisory |
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Questions
Is the Contact Form 7 plugin safe to use?
All 10 known issues are fixed in current versions (6.2.4 or later). Keeping it updated is what matters.
How do I check which version of Contact Form 7 my site runs?
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How do I fix a vulnerable plugin?
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