CVE-2024-31270
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the ARForms Form Builder WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to bypass access controls and perform unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using ARForms Form Builder versions up to 1.6.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Repute InfoSystems ARForms Form Builder WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
Arforms Form Builder by Reputeinfosystems
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could modify form submissions, delete forms, access sensitive form data, or potentially escalate privileges to compromise the entire WordPress site.
Likely Case
Unauthorized users could manipulate form data, delete forms, or access form submissions they shouldn't have permission to view.
If Mitigated
With proper authorization checks, only authenticated users with appropriate permissions could access form management functions.
🎯 Exploit Status
Broken access control vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, similar WordPress plugin vulnerabilities are often weaponized quickly.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 1.6.1
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/arforms-form-builder/wordpress-arforms-form-builder-plugin-1-6-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find ARForms Form Builder. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate arforms-form-builder
Restrict Access
allUse web application firewall to restrict access to plugin admin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the ARForms Form Builder plugin entirely if not essential
- Implement strict network segmentation and limit access to WordPress admin interface
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → ARForms Form Builder version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get arforms-form-builder --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is greater than 1.6.1📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized access attempts to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with arforms actions
- Unexpected form modifications or deletions in WordPress logs
Network Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin endpoints from unauthorized IPs
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" AND action="arforms_*") AND user_role!="administrator"🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/arforms-form-builder/wordpress-arforms-form-builder-plugin-1-6-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/arforms-form-builder/wordpress-arforms-form-builder-plugin-1-6-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
