CVE-2023-0085: Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 3.2.1 - reCaptcha Protection Bypass

Published Mar 2, 2023
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Updated

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to reCaptcha Bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.2.1. This is due to insufficient server side checking on the captcha value submitted during a form submission. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass Captcha restrictions and for attackers to utilize bots to submit forms.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder Wordpress<=3.2.1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2868889%40metform&new=2868889%40metform&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Event History

Mar 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-0085.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0085?

The severity of CVE-2023-0085 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress up to, and including, version 3.2.1.

4

What is the cause of CVE-2023-0085?

The cause of CVE-2023-0085 is insufficient server side checking on the captcha value submitted during a form submission.

5

How can unauthenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-0085?

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2023-0085 by bypassing the reCaptcha in the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress.

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