123ContactForm for WordPress <= 1.5.6 - Arbitrary Post Creation
Strategic Overview
Vulnerability Overview
The 123ContactForm for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Post Creation in versions up to, and including, 1.5.6. This is due to incorrect signature validation on the cfp_new_post function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary posts.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
External References
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