Contact Form 7 plugin, one of the most popular contact form plugins for WordPress, has reached a new milestone in security. The latest version, 5.9.8, has successfully passed the Plugin Security Certification (PSC) conducted by CleanTalk, ensuring that users can enjoy enhanced security features along with the plugin’s robust functionality.
| Name of | Contact Form 7 |
| Version | 5.9.8 |
| Downloads | 10 000 000+ |
| Description | Contact Form 7 can manage multiple contact forms, plus you can customize the form and the mail contents flexibly with simple markup. The form supports Ajax-powered submitting, CAPTCHA, Akismet spam filtering and so on. |
| Security | Successfully tested for SQL Injections, XSS Attacks, CSRF Attacks, Authentication Vulnerabilities, Authentication Bypass Vulnerabilities, Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities, Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Denial-of-Service (DoS) Vulnerabilities, Data Leakage Vulnerabilities, Insecure Dependencies, Code Execution Vulnerabilities, Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities, File Unauthorized Access Vulnerabilities, Insufficient Injection Protection, and Information Leakage Vulnerabilities. |
| CleanTalk Certification | Proudly earned the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC) from CleanTalk, indicating adherence to stringent security standards. |
| Additional Information | Users can confidently manage age restrictions with the assurance of the “Plugin Security Certification” (PSC). Verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website. |
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Key Features
- Multiple Form Management: Create and manage multiple contact forms with ease.
- Customizable Forms and Emails: Use simple markup to customize forms and email contents flexibly.
- Ajax-Powered Submissions: Enhance user experience with smooth, Ajax-powered form submissions.
- CAPTCHA and Spam Filtering: Integrate with reCAPTCHA and Akismet for effective spam protection.
- Privacy-Friendly: The plugin ensures user privacy by default, with no tracking or data storage.
Security Assurance
The PSC by CleanTalk involved a thorough security review of Contact Form 7’s codebase, identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities. This ensures that the plugin adheres to the highest security standards, providing users with peace of mind. Contact Form 7 is designed with privacy and data security in mind. By default, it does not track users, write personal data to the database, send data to external servers, or use cookies. This commitment to privacy makes it a reliable choice for handling user data securely. While the plugin itself is secure, certain features such as reCAPTCHA, Akismet, and Stripe integrations may involve sending data to external service providers. Contact Form 7 advises users to review the privacy policies of these services to ensure compliance with their own privacy standards.
Conclusion
Contact Form 7 version 5.9.8 is now even more secure, thanks to its PSC from CleanTalk. This ensures that users can continue to rely on Contact Form 7 for managing their contact forms with confidence, knowing that their data and user interactions are protected by top-notch security practices.
Note: The date and certification information may change over time. It is advisable to verify the latest details on the plugin developer’s website.
