What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.3.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the permalink_setup function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change the permalink structure via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. While nonce verification is implemented, verification only takes place when a nonce is provided.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MetForm versions up to 3.3.2 are vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the form builder without their knowledge. This could allow modification or deletion of forms, surveys, or quizzes. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the admin must visit the attacker's page while logged into WordPress.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Trick a logged-in admin into modifying or deleting forms, surveys, or quizzes without their consent.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Forms, surveys, and quizzes could be altered or deleted by attackers without admin action, disrupting data collection and user engagement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin must visit attacker-controlled webpage while logged into WordPress; no special privileges or authentication required from attacker.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 12, 2023
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
