CVE-2015-1874: CSRF
First published: Mon Mar 09 2015(Updated: )
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Contact Form DB (aka CFDB and contact-form-7-to-database-extension) plugin before 2.8.32 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that delete all plugin records via a request in the CF7DBPluginSubmissions page to wp-admin/admin.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PenguinArts Contact Form 7 Database CFDB7 | =2.8.31 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130654/WordPress-Contact-Form-DB-2.8.29-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/21
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72964
- https://security.dxw.com/advisories/csrf-in-contact-form-db-allows-attacker-to-delete-all-stored-form-submissions/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-7-to-database-extension/changelog/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1874?
CVE-2015-1874 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized data deletion and impact on administrators.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1874?
To fix CVE-2015-1874, upgrade the Contact Form DB plugin to version 2.8.32 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-1874?
The impact of CVE-2015-1874 allows attackers to perform actions on behalf of administrators, possibly leading to the deletion of all plugin records.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-1874?
CVE-2015-1874 affects users of the Contact Form DB plugin versions prior to 2.8.32 on WordPress.
Is CVE-2015-1874 a type of CSRF vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-1874 is a Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that exploits the trust a user has for a particular site.
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