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CVE-2023-49856: WordPress Smart Forms plugin <= 2.6.84 - Authenticated Arbitrary Options Change Vulnerability

Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Forms: from n/a through <= 2.6.84.

HighCVSS 8.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

A logged-in WordPress user may be able to change Smart Forms plugin options they should not control. That can undermine site integrity or availability. The source bundle identifies affected Smart Forms versions through 2.6.84, but does not provide detailed vendor remediation text.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for WordPress properties using Smart Forms, especially sites with multiple contributors or customer logins. Prioritize inventory first because exposure depends on plugin presence and version.

Technical view

CVE-2023-49856 is a CWE-862 missing authorization issue in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms for WordPress. CVSS 3.1 is 8.1: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, with high integrity and availability impact and no stated confidentiality impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with the Smart Forms plugin installed at version 2.6.84 or earlier. The attacker must already have authenticated access to the WordPress site.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. It does indicate authenticated arbitrary options change, which can be serious where many users can log in.

Researcher notes

The affected range is described as through 2.6.84, but the structured affected record is sparse. No exploit procedure, patch version, or active exploitation evidence is included in the provided sources.

Mitigation direction

  • Inventory WordPress sites for the Smart Forms plugin and installed version.
  • Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official workaround.
  • Remove or disable the plugin where it is not business-critical.
  • Restrict WordPress account creation and low-privilege access until remediated.
  • Review plugin configuration for unauthorized option changes.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm whether Smart Forms is installed on each WordPress site.
  • Compare installed versions against the affected range through 2.6.84.
  • Review WordPress user roles with access to the site.
  • Check administrative and plugin logs for unexpected option changes.
  • Track vendor advisory status before closing the finding.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
2Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.1CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H2.85.2Patchstack

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.1High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-49856Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
EDGARROJASSmart Formssmart-forms, 0unaffected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-862

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