CVE-2023-49856 WordPress Smart Forms plugin <= 2.6.84 - Authenticated Arbitrary Options Change Vulnerability

High 8.1 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can arbitrarily change plugin options due to missing authorization checks in the Smart Forms WordPress plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-49856?

CVE-2023-49856 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms, published on 9 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Forms: from n/a through <= 2.6.84.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rednao Smart Forms.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49856 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-49856 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49856 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-329j-3w84-m2g4.

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