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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
The The Contact Form, Survey, Quiz & Popup Form Builder – ARForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.2. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ARForms versions 1.7.2 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability requires specific conditions to exploit but can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of site content, or disruption of service. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.7.2 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute arbitrary code on the site to read data, modify content, or disrupt service.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers could compromise your site's data, modify forms and content, or cause service interruptions.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access; specific attack conditions must be met (high complexity); no authentication required.
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