CVE-2023-0689 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-0689: Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 3.3.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Disclosure via 'mf_first_name' shortcode

Vendor Roxnor
Product MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor
Weakness CWE-639 · IDOR
Published August 31, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

4.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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_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.

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 information they should not see. A logged-in user with low privileges can read data that is restricted to higher-privilege accounts. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no additional user interaction. Update to a version newer than 3.3.1.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive data restricted to higher-privilege users.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can view restricted information; data confidentiality is at risk.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 31, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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