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

Published Jan 7, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Syed Balkhi Contact Form by WPForms wpforms-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Contact Form by WPForms: from n/a through <= 1.9.2.2.

Affected Software

3 affected components
WPForms Contact Form<=1.9.2.2
WordPress WPForms Lite<=1.9.2.2
WPForms Wpforms Wordpress<1.9.2.3

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Jan 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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