CVE-2024-2043 in EleForms Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 05/02/2024
The EleForms – All In One Form Integration including DB for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check when downloading form submissions in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.9.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to view form submissions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/21/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2043 affects the EleForms plugin for WordPress, specifically targeting the form submission download functionality within the All In One Form Integration including DB for Elementor component. This issue represents a critical authorization flaw that undermines the security posture of WordPress installations utilizing this plugin. The vulnerability stems from an insufficient capability validation mechanism that fails to properly verify user permissions before allowing access to sensitive form data. Attackers can exploit this weakness to bypass authentication requirements and gain unauthorized access to form submissions without requiring valid credentials or administrative privileges.
The technical flaw manifests as a missing capability check within the plugin's download functionality, which operates under the assumption that any user attempting to access form submissions should be granted access regardless of their authentication status. This represents a classic authorization bypass vulnerability that falls under the CWE-863 category of "Incorrect Authorization" and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 for Valid Accounts. The vulnerability exists across all versions of the plugin up to and including 2.9.9.7, indicating a widespread issue affecting numerous WordPress installations that rely on this form integration solution. The flaw essentially removes the necessary access controls that should prevent unauthorized users from viewing sensitive form data collected through WordPress forms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as form submissions often contain sensitive personal information, business data, or confidential communications submitted by users through various contact forms, registration systems, or survey mechanisms. Unauthenticated attackers can potentially access customer information, employee details, or other personally identifiable information that may violate privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or other data protection laws. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations that use WordPress for customer-facing applications where form submissions contain confidential data, making this issue especially concerning for businesses operating in regulated industries. Additionally, the exposure of form submission data can lead to identity theft, social engineering attacks, or other malicious activities that exploit the collected information for financial gain or other nefarious purposes.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest version of the EleForms plugin where the capability check has been properly implemented. System administrators should also review their WordPress plugin inventory and ensure all components are running patched versions to prevent exploitation. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns to form submission endpoints, and access logs should be reviewed for any suspicious activity. The recommended approach aligns with security best practices outlined in NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001 frameworks for vulnerability management and access control. Additionally, implementing role-based access controls within WordPress installations and regularly auditing plugin permissions can help prevent similar issues from occurring in the future. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block unauthorized access attempts to sensitive form data endpoints, providing an additional layer of protection against exploitation of such authorization flaws.