CVE-2017-20194: formidable form — Exploit

Description

The Formidable Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.05.03 via the frm_forms_preview AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export all of the form entries for a given form.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-200

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
strategy11	formidable_form_builder	< 2.05.03

References

Exploits

https://klikki.fi/formidable-forms-vulnerabilities/

Other References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c7600fe1-94e4-4e3e-a9a6-ff3589813715?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-20194? +

The Formidable Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure in versions up to, and including, 2.05.03 via the frm_forms_preview AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export all of the form entries for a given form. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-20194? +

CVE-2017-20194 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-20194? +

CVE-2017-20194 affects products from strategy11, specifically: formidable_form_builder. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2017-20194? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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