Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects the Muneeb WordPress Form Builder plugin, identified as vulnerable through version 1.9.9.0. A successful CSRF attack could cause unwanted post or page deletion if a targeted user interacts with attacker-controlled content while authenticated.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure where affected sites could lose content integrity or availability. Prioritize inventory, confirmation, and remediation, especially for public websites with active administrators.
Technical view
CVE-2023-23795 is a CWE-352 CSRF flaw in the WordPress Form Builder plugin package contact-form-add. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, low integrity impact, and high availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Muneeb Form Builder/contact-form-add at version 1.9.9.0 or earlier. The source bundle has sparse version metadata, so inventory validation is important.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The published impact points to CSRF leading to post or page deletion, requiring victim interaction rather than direct unauthenticated server-side execution.
Researcher notes
The available evidence identifies CSRF and post/page deletion impact but does not include exploit details, fixed-version specifics, or active exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming broader product impact beyond Muneeb Form Builder/contact-form-add.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using contact-form-add or Muneeb Form Builder.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no trusted fix is available.
- Restrict administrative sessions and reduce unnecessary privileged browsing.
- Back up posts and pages before remediation changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin slug and version across WordPress assets.
- Review whether version is 1.9.9.0 or earlier.
- Check logs or content history for unexpected post or page deletion.
- Verify remediation against vendor or Patchstack advisory details.
- Document affected sites, action taken, and remaining exceptions.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H2.84.2Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.