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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-0689
CVE-2023-0689:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The vulnerability CVE-2023-0689 affects the MetForm Elementor Contact Form Builder WordPress plugin versions up to 3.3.2. The issue was discovered and patched in version 3.3.2, which was released on May 9, 2023 (WordPress Plugin).
Technical details
The vulnerability is related to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the permalink_setup functionality of the MetForm plugin. The vulnerability allows unauthorized actions to be performed through CSRF attacks (Wordfence Intel).
Impact
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions in the context of an authenticated user's session, potentially leading to changes in the plugin's settings or other malicious actions.
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to MetForm version 3.3.2 or later to address this vulnerability. The fix was implemented in the May 9, 2023 update, which includes security improvements to prevent CSRF attacks (WordPress Plugin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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