Unauthorized Permalink Structure Update in Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress

CVE-2023-1843

Summary

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress contains a security flaw that allows unauthenticated users to modify the permalink structure due to a missing capability check in the permalink_setup function. Versions up to and including 3.3.0 are affected, creating potential for attackers to exploit this weakness and alter critical functionality without proper authentication. It is crucial for users to update their plugin to mitigate this risk.

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