CVE-2023-1843 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-1843: Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 3.3.0 - Missing Authorization

Vendor Roxnor
Product MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published June 9, 2023
Last update April 8, 2026
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CVSS base score

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

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized permalink structure update due to a missing capability check on the permalink_setup function in versions up to, and including, 3.3.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the permalink structure.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

MetForm versions up to 3.3.0 lack proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify form data and availability. An attacker can send network requests without authentication to alter form integrity or disrupt form functionality. No user interaction is required. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 3.3.0.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify form data or disable forms without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Forms may be altered or disabled by unauthorized users, affecting data collection and user experience.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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