Forminator <= 1.22.1 - Missing Authorization on 'load_recaptcha_preview' AJAX function

2023-04-12 00:00

Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.23.3

Affected PluginForminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder

Affected Version<= 1.22.1

CVSS4.3Medium

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The Forminator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization due to a missing capability check on the 'load_recaptcha_preview' AJAX function in versions up to, and including, 1.22.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to preview recaptcha functionality.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.23.3, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/718e54f5-f040-42d6-958d-255d905615d5

CVSS Vector

4.3

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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