CVE-2023-2877

Public Exploit

Formidable Forms < 6.3.1 - Subscriber+ Remote Code Execution

Description

The Formidable Forms WordPress plugin before 6.3.1 does not adequately authorize the user or validate the plugin URL in its functionality for installing add-ons. This allows a user with a role as low as Subscriber to install and activate arbitrary plugins of arbitrary versions from the WordPress.org plugin repository onto the site, leading to Remote Code Execution.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 73.37% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Formidable Forms

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/33765da5-c56e-42c1-83dd-fcaad976b402	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2877?: CVE-2023-2877 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2877?: To fix CVE-2023-2877, 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-2023-2877 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-2877 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~73% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-2877?: CVE-2023-2877 affects Unknown Formidable Forms.

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