Vulnerability Description
The Contact Form 7 Database Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tmpD’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ciphercoin | Contact Form 7 Database Addon | < 1.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/contact-form-cfdb7/tags/1.3.1/contactProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3320134/Patch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-cfdb7/#developersProductRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/014803c8-3319-48ad-98cThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6740?
CVE-2025-6740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Contact Form 7 Database Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tmpD’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1 due to insufficient input sanit...
How severe is CVE-2025-6740?
CVE-2025-6740 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ciphercoin Contact Form 7 Database Addon.