CVE-2024-1130: NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more <= 8.5.6 - Missing Authorization via set_read()

Published Feb 1, 2024
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Updated

The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder – Contact forms and much more plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the setread() function in all versions up to, and including, 8.5.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to mark records as read.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Basixonline Nex-forms Wordpress<8.5.7

Event History

Feb 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:43 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1130?

The severity of CVE-2024-1130 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access by authenticated attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1130?

To fix CVE-2024-1130, update the NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder plugin to version 8.5.7 or later.

3

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-1130?

Authenticated users with subscriber privileges on WordPress sites using versions of NEX-Forms up to 8.5.6 are impacted by CVE-2024-1130.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-1130?

CVE-2024-1130 is a vulnerability caused by a missing capability check in the set_read() function, allowing unauthorized access.

5

What versions of NEX-Forms are affected by CVE-2024-1130?

All versions of NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder up to and including 8.5.6 are affected by CVE-2024-1130.

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