What is the severity of CVE-2024-56276?

CVE-2024-56276 is classified as a missing authorization vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access due to incorrectly configured access control levels.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56276?

To fix CVE-2024-56276, update the WPForms Contact Form or WPForms Lite plugin to the latest version beyond 1.9.2.2.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56276?

CVE-2024-56276 affects WPForms Contact Form and WPForms Lite versions up to and including 1.9.2.2.

What impact does CVE-2024-56276 have on my website?

Exploiting CVE-2024-56276 could enable attackers to bypass access controls and potentially access or manipulate sensitive information.

Is CVE-2024-56276 specific to a certain plugin?

Yes, CVE-2024-56276 specifically affects the WPForms Contact Form and WPForms Lite plugins.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-56276

medium

4.3

CWE

862

7/1/2025

CVE-2024-56276: WordPress WPForms Lite plugin <= 1.9.2.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 07 2025(Updated: )

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPForms Contact Form by WPForms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Contact Form by WPForms: from n/a through 1.9.2.2.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WPForms	<=1.9.2.2
WPForms Lite	<=1.9.2.2

Remedy

Update the WordPress Contact Form by WPForms wordpress plugin to the latest available version (at least 1.9.2.3).

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wpforms-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-wpforms-lite-plugin-1-9-2-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56276?
CVE-2024-56276 is classified as a missing authorization vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access due to incorrectly configured access control levels.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56276?
To fix CVE-2024-56276, update the WPForms Contact Form or WPForms Lite plugin to the latest version beyond 1.9.2.2.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56276?
CVE-2024-56276 affects WPForms Contact Form and WPForms Lite versions up to and including 1.9.2.2.
What impact does CVE-2024-56276 have on my website?
Exploiting CVE-2024-56276 could enable attackers to bypass access controls and potentially access or manipulate sensitive information.
Is CVE-2024-56276 specific to a certain plugin?
Yes, CVE-2024-56276 specifically affects the WPForms Contact Form and WPForms Lite plugins.

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