Vulnerability Description
The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized permalink structure update due to a missing capability check on the permalink_setup function in versions up to, and including, 3.3.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the permalink structure.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpmet | Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder | <= 3.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metform/trunk/plugin.php#L544Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907471/Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5db00eb6-3e05-42fa-bb8Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metform/trunk/plugin.php#L544Patch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2907471/Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5db00eb6-3e05-42fa-bb8Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1843?
CVE-2023-1843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized permalink structure update due to a missing capability check on the permalink_setup function in versions u...
How severe is CVE-2023-1843?
CVE-2023-1843 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1843?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder.