CVE-2022-1442: Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 2.1.3 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

Published May 10, 2022
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Updated

The Metform WordPress plugin is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure due to improper access control in the ~/core/forms/action.php file which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to view all API keys and secrets of integrated third-party APIs like that of PayPal, Stripe, Mailchimp, Hubspot, HelpScout, reCAPTCHA and many more, in versions up to and including 2.1.3.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder Wordpress<=2.1.3
Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder Wordpress<2.1.4

Event History

May 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Metform WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Metform WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2022-1442.

2

What is the severity value of CVE-2022-1442?

The severity value of CVE-2022-1442 is 7.5 (high).

3

How does this vulnerability in the Metform WordPress plugin occur?

This vulnerability in the Metform WordPress plugin occurs due to improper access control in the ~/core/forms/action.php file, which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.

4

What can an unauthenticated attacker do with this vulnerability?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view all API keys and secrets of integrated third-party APIs like that of PayPal, Stripe, Mailchimp, etc.

5

How to fix the vulnerability in the Metform WordPress plugin?

To fix the vulnerability in the Metform WordPress plugin, update to version 2.1.4 or higher.

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