Sensitive Information Exposure Vulnerability in MetForm Plugin
CVE-2024-4266

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Metform – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder For Elementor
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 June 2024

What is CVE-2024-4266?

The MetForm plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to and including 3.8.8, is susceptible to a vulnerability that enables unauthenticated attackers to exploit the 'handle_file' function. This flaw allows attackers to gain access to sensitive information, including Personally Identifiable Information (PII), from files uploaded by users. Such exposure can have serious implications for data privacy and security, making it crucial for site administrators to promptly update to a secure version.

Affected Version(s)

MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor * <= 3.8.8

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/metform/trunk/...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3099977/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Tim Coen
.