CVE-2022-45803 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-45803: WordPress Gutenberg Forms plugin <= 2.2.8.3 - Auth. Broken Access Control vulnerability

Vendor Nikolay Strikhar
Product WordPress Form Builder Plugin – Gutenberg Forms
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 21, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Nikolay Strikhar WordPress Form Builder Plugin – Gutenberg Forms.This issue affects WordPress Form Builder Plugin – Gutenberg Forms: from n/a through 2.2.8.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Gutenberg Forms plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing modifications to form data. A logged-in user with low privileges can alter forms they should not have access to, including changing form settings, fields, or submissions. This affects versions up to 2.2.8.3. Site administrators should update the plugin immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A low-privilege user can modify forms and their data without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Form data and settings can be altered by unauthorized users, risking data integrity and form functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a WordPress user account with at least low-level privileges.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 21, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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