CVE-2025-30809 in Live Forms Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/27/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shahjada Live Forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Live Forms: from n/a through 4.8.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-30809 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Shahjada Live Forms application, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified initial release through 4.8.4. This weakness falls under the category of incorrectly configured access control security levels, creating a pathway for unauthorized users to exploit the system's permission mechanisms. The vulnerability stems from improper implementation of access control checks that should normally verify user privileges before granting access to sensitive functions or data within the Live Forms environment.
The technical nature of this vulnerability allows attackers to bypass intended authorization controls through what appears to be a misconfiguration in the application's security framework. When users attempt to access protected resources or perform administrative functions, the system fails to properly validate their credentials or roles, enabling unauthorized access to functionality that should be restricted to privileged users. This misconfiguration creates a persistent security gap that can be exploited across multiple attack vectors, particularly affecting the application's core access control mechanisms. The flaw demonstrates a fundamental breakdown in the principle of least privilege, where users can potentially perform actions beyond their assigned permissions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can enable attackers to manipulate the application's functionality and potentially escalate their privileges within the system. Attackers may leverage this weakness to modify forms, access confidential data, or perform administrative tasks that compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the Live Forms environment. The vulnerability affects the entire application stack, making it particularly dangerous as it could allow for comprehensive system compromise if not addressed promptly. Organizations relying on Shahjada Live Forms for document management, form processing, or workflow automation face significant risk of data breaches and unauthorized system modifications.
Security professionals should immediately implement mitigations including thorough access control configuration reviews, implementation of proper authentication checks, and regular security assessments of the Live Forms environment. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which specifically addresses improper access control issues, and may be exploited through techniques referenced in the ATT&CK framework under privilege escalation and credential access phases. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation, monitoring access logs for unauthorized attempts, and ensuring that all users have appropriate role-based access controls configured. Regular patch management and security updates should be prioritized to address this and similar access control vulnerabilities that could compromise enterprise security postures.