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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Kali Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.9 via the 'form_process' function. This is due to the 'prepare_post_data' function mapping user-supplied keys directly into internal placeholder storage, combined with the use of 'call_user_func' on these placeholder values. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Kali Forms versions 2.4.9 and earlier contain a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary PHP code on the site without user interaction. The vulnerability exists in how the plugin processes user input, enabling remote code execution. All sites running affected versions should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
Run arbitrary PHP code on the site and take complete control of it.
Potential impact on your site
Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, modify content, install malware, or delete everything.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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