CVE-2022-50959: WordPress Contact Form Builder 1.6.1 Cross-Site Scripting via code_generator.php

Published May 10, 2026

Updated

WordPress Contact Form Builder 1.6.1 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by exploiting the form_id parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs to code_generator.php with script payloads in the form_id parameter to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WordPress Contact Form Builder=1.6.1

Event History

May 10, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:12 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:12 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·01:16 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-50959?

CVE-2022-50959 is classified as a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50959?

To fix CVE-2022-50959, update the WordPress Contact Form Builder plugin to the latest version.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-50959?

CVE-2022-50959 affects users of WordPress Contact Form Builder version 1.6.1.

What attack vectors does CVE-2022-50959 expose?

CVE-2022-50959 exposes attack vectors for unauthenticated attackers to exploit the form_id parameter.

Is CVE-2022-50959 easily exploitable?

CVE-2022-50959 is considered easy to exploit, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.

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