CVE-2024-31272 in ARForms Form Builder Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/12/2024
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Repute InfoSystems ARForms Form Builder.This issue affects ARForms Form Builder: from n/a through 1.6.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/23/2026
The CVE-2024-31272 vulnerability represents a critical Cross-Site Request Forgery weakness within the ARForms Form Builder plugin developed by Repute InfoSystems. This vulnerability exists in versions ranging from the initial release through 1.6.1, creating a significant security risk for WordPress installations that utilize this form building solution. The flaw stems from the plugin's inadequate implementation of CSRF protection mechanisms, which allows malicious actors to execute unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users who visit compromised web pages.
The technical nature of this vulnerability places it squarely within the scope of CWE-352, which defines Cross-Site Request Forgery as a condition where the application fails to validate that requests originate from the same origin as the application itself. In the context of ARForms Form Builder, this means that attackers can craft malicious requests that leverage the authenticated session of a legitimate user to perform actions such as creating new forms, modifying existing form configurations, or accessing sensitive form data without proper authorization. The vulnerability exploits the absence of proper anti-CSRF tokens or similar validation mechanisms that should be present in all state-changing operations within the plugin's administrative interface.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data manipulation, as it can potentially lead to complete compromise of form data integrity and confidentiality. Attackers could leverage this weakness to inject malicious form fields, redirect form submissions to external servers, or even delete critical form configurations that organizations rely upon for business operations. Given that form builders often handle sensitive user information including personal data, financial details, and confidential business information, the potential for data breaches and regulatory compliance violations increases substantially. The vulnerability also poses risks to the overall WordPress site security, as successful exploitation could provide attackers with additional attack vectors or serve as a foothold for more extensive compromise of the hosting environment.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-31272 should prioritize immediate remediation through plugin updates to versions that address the CSRF implementation gaps. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures including the deployment of web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious cross-site request patterns, monitoring of form-related administrative activities for unusual behavior, and implementation of proper session management controls. Security teams should consider the ATT&CK framework's T1566.001 technique related to credential access through social engineering, as CSRF attacks often leverage user trust to execute malicious actions. Additionally, implementing Content Security Policy headers and ensuring proper input validation can provide additional layers of defense. Regular security audits of WordPress plugins and themes should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities, with particular attention to administrative interfaces that handle sensitive operations. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper authentication and authorization mechanisms in web applications, as defined by OWASP Top Ten security principles, and underscores the necessity of continuous security monitoring and patch management processes.