CVE-2023-2563: CSRF
First published: Tue Jun 13 2023(Updated: )
The WordPress Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.5.7. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the function _accua_forms_form_edit_action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete forms created with this plugin via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cimatti WordPress Contact Forms | <=1.5.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/contact-forms/trunk/accua-forms.php#L738
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2924628%40contact-forms&new=2924628%40contact-forms&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f80a1f13-c1b9-4259-8d96-71a3cbcaf4ca?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2563?
CVE-2023-2563 is a vulnerability in the WordPress Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin for WordPress that allows for Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2563?
The severity of CVE-2023-2563 is medium, with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How can unauthenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-2563?
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2023-2563 by performing Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
Which versions of the Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin are affected by CVE-2023-2563?
Versions up to and including 1.5.7 of the Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-2563.
How can I fix CVE-2023-2563?
To fix CVE-2023-2563, it is recommended to update the Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin to a version higher than 1.5.7.
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