CVE-2023-49856 HIGH

CVE-2023-49856: WordPress Smart Forms plugin <= 2.6.84 - Authenticated Arbitrary Options Change Vulnerability

Vendor Edgarrojas
Product Smart Forms
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 9, 2024
Last update May 11, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.1/10
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:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Forms: from n/a through <= 2.6.84.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Smart Forms versions 2.6.84 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users with low privileges to modify or delete form data and settings they should not access. An attacker with a basic user account can escalate their actions beyond their intended permissions. No user interaction is required once authenticated.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete form data and settings without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Form data integrity compromised; unauthorized users can alter or destroy forms and submissions.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 9, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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08Related CVE

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