Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-2301
The Contact Form Builder by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.9.1. This is due to missing nonce validation on the ls_parse_vcita_callback function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's settings and inject malicious JavaScript via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Vulnerability category: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
Products affected by CVE-2023-2301
- cpe:2.3:a:vcita:contact_form_builder_by_vcita:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-2301
0.15%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 32 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-2301
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
2.7
|
NIST | |
|
6.1
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
|
2.7
|
Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-2301
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The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-2301
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/contact-form-with-a-meeting-scheduler-by-vcita/trunk/system/parse_vcita_callback.php#L55
Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/61c39f5f-3b17-4e4d-824e-241159a73400?source=cve
Third Party Advisory
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https://blog.jonh.eu/blog/security-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-plugins-by-vcita
Security Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins by vcita – Jonas' BlogThird Party Advisory
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