CVE-2024-7389 in Forminator Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/02/2024
The Forminator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.29.1 via class-forminator-addon-hubspot-wp-api.php. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract the HubSpot integration developer API key and make unauthorized changes to the plugin's HubSpot integration or expose personally identifiable information from plugin users using the HubSpot integration.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/02/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7389 affects the Forminator plugin for WordPress, specifically targeting versions up to and including 1.29.1. This security flaw resides within the class-forminator-addon-hubspot-wp-api.php file, creating a significant risk for WordPress sites that utilize the plugin's HubSpot integration functionality. The issue represents a critical exposure of sensitive data that could lead to unauthorized access and potential compromise of user information.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper handling of authentication and authorization within the plugin's HubSpot integration component. Attackers can exploit this weakness without requiring any authentication credentials to access the HubSpot developer API key that is embedded within the plugin's configuration. This exposure occurs due to inadequate input validation and insufficient access controls that allow unrestricted data retrieval from the plugin's integration layer. The vulnerability manifests when the plugin processes requests related to HubSpot integration, making the API key accessible through direct access patterns.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to the plugin's HubSpot integration settings. This capability could allow threat actors to redirect user data to malicious endpoints, alter integration parameters, or completely disable the integration functionality. Additionally, the exposure of the HubSpot API key could facilitate further attacks against the connected HubSpot account, potentially leading to data exfiltration, user impersonation, or unauthorized access to customer relationship management systems. The risk is particularly severe for organizations that rely heavily on HubSpot for marketing automation and customer data management.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the patched version of the Forminator plugin, reviewing and rotating HubSpot API keys, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. Security measures should include implementing network segmentation, restricting access to WordPress admin areas, and conducting regular security audits of installed plugins. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-200 (Information Exposure) and represents a significant risk under the ATT&CK framework category of Credential Access and Defense Evasion techniques. The exposure of API keys through insecure code implementation demonstrates the critical importance of proper authentication controls and input validation in web applications. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and monitoring solutions to detect potential exploitation attempts and maintain comprehensive logging of plugin access patterns.