CVE-2023-0816

Public Exploit
Formidable Forms < 6.1 - IP Spoofing

Description

The Formidable Forms WordPress plugin before 6.1 uses several potentially untrusted headers to determine the IP address of the client, leading to IP Address spoofing and bypass of anti-spam protections.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Formidable Forms
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a281f63f-e295-4666-8a08-01b23cd5a744 exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0816?
CVE-2023-0816 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0816?
To fix CVE-2023-0816, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0816 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-0816 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0816?
CVE-2023-0816 affects Unknown Formidable Forms.
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