Message Filter for Contact Form 7: Cross-site scripting
Message Filter for Contact Form 7 is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed. The published affected range is <= 1.6.3.8.
- Component
- Message Filter for Contact Form 7
- Plugin slug
cf7-message-filter- Affected
- <= 1.6.3.8
- Safe version
1.6.3.9- Published
- Jul 13, 2026
This CVE was published Jul 13, 2026 and is one of 5 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Message Filter for Contact Form 7 to 1.6.3.9 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kofi Mokome Message Filter for Contact Form 7 cf7-message-filter allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Message Filter for Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 1.6.3.8.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L