CVE-2023-0688 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-0688: Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 3.3.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Disclosure via mf_thankyou shortcode

Vendor Roxnor
Product MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor
Weakness CWE-639 · IDOR
Published June 9, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Disclosure via the 'mf_thankyou' 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 form submissions, including payment status, and transaction ID.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

MetForm versions up to 3.3.1 contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to access sensitive form data they should not be able to view. An attacker with a low-privilege account can read confidential information submitted through forms, such as survey responses or quiz answers. This affects all installations using the vulnerable version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive form submissions and user data they don't have permission to access.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Form data privacy is compromised; users' survey responses, quiz answers, and other submissions may be exposed to unauthorized site users.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 9, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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