CVE-2023-5415 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-5415: Funnelforms Free <= 3.4 - Missing Authorization to New Category Creation

Vendor Funnelforms
Product Interactive Contact Form and Multi Step Form Builder with Drag & Drop Editor – Funnelforms Free
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published November 22, 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 None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the fnsf_add_category function in versions up to, and including, 3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to add new categories.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Funnelforms Free versions 3.4 and earlier lack proper authorization checks on certain operations. A logged-in user with low privileges can modify form data or settings they should not have access to. The vulnerability requires an active user account but no special permissions. Update to a version newer than 3.4.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

A logged-in user can modify form data or settings without proper authorization.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Unauthorized users can alter form configurations, potentially disrupting form functionality or data collection.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

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

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 22, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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