CVE-2023-0689 (GCVE-0-2023-0689)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-08-31 05:33 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:45
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 3.3.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Disclosure via 'mf_first_name' shortcode
Summary
The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Disclosure via the 'mf_first_name' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 3.3.1. This allows authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level capabilities or above to obtain sensitive information about arbitrary form submissions, including the submitter's first name.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-27 13:08 UTC
CWE
- CWE-639 - Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| roxnor | MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor |
Affected:
0 , ≤ 3.3.1
(semver)
|
guessed |
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