CVE-2023-0710: Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 3.3.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via mf_thankyou shortcode

Published Jun 9, 2023
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Updated

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting by using the 'fname' attribute of the 'mfthankyou' shortcode to echo unescaped form submissions in versions up to, and including, 3.3.0. This allows authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions or above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute when the victim visits a a page containing the shortcode when the submission id is present in the query string. Note that getting the JavaScript to execute requires user interaction as the victim must visit a crafted link with the form entry id, but the script itself is stored in the site database. Additionally this requires successful payment, increasing the complexity.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder Wordpress<=3.3.0

Event History

Jun 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0710?

The severity of CVE-2023-0710 is medium, with a severity value of 5.4.

2

How does the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress vulnerability CVE-2023-0710 work?

The vulnerability in the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress CVE-2023-0710 allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions to execute cross-site scripting attacks using the 'fname' attribute of the 'mf_thankyou' shortcode to display unescaped form submissions.

3

Which version of the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is affected by CVE-2023-0710?

Versions up to and including 3.3.0 of the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-0710.

4

How can I fix the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress vulnerability CVE-2023-0710?

Update your Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress to a version beyond 3.3.0 to fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-0710.

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2023-0710?

For more information about CVE-2023-0710 you can refer to the following references: [Reference 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metform/trunk/base/shortcode.php?rev=2845078) and [Reference 2](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/89a98053-33c7-4e75-87a1-0f483a990641?source=cve)

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