CVE-2023-46083
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a missing authorization vulnerability in Kali Forms WordPress plugin that allows attackers to bypass access controls and perform unauthorized actions. It affects all WordPress sites running Kali Forms versions up to 2.3.27, potentially allowing manipulation of form data or settings.
💻 Affected Systems
- Kali Forms Contact Form builder with drag & drop
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify form configurations, inject malicious content into forms, or potentially access form submission data containing sensitive information.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could modify form settings, change form behavior, or inject malicious scripts into forms that execute when legitimate users interact with them.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and authentication requirements, impact would be limited to authorized administrative actions only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Missing authorization vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once discovered.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.3.28 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Kali Forms and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 2.3.28 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Kali Forms Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate kali-forms
Restrict Admin Access
allImplement IP whitelisting for WordPress admin area
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block unauthorized access to Kali Forms endpoints
- Monitor for unauthorized changes to form configurations and review access logs for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Kali Forms version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin list --name=kali-forms --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Kali Forms version is 2.3.28 or higher in WordPress plugins list📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized POST requests to Kali Forms admin endpoints
- Unexpected modifications to form settings or configurations
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with kali-forms parameters
- Requests to Kali Forms endpoints from unauthorized IP addresses
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND parameters CONTAINS "kali-forms") AND user_role!="administrator"