CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-1843

First published: Fri Jun 09 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wpmet Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder<=3.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-1843?

    CVE-2023-1843 refers to a vulnerability in the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress that allows unauthorized permalink structure updates.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-1843?

    CVE-2023-1843 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.3.

  • How does CVE-2023-1843 affect the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin?

    CVE-2023-1843 affects the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress up to version 3.3.0.

  • How can unauthenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-1843?

    Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2023-1843 to change the permalink structure without proper authorization.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-1843?

    To fix CVE-2023-1843, it is recommended to update the Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin to a version higher than 3.3.0.

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