How severe is CVE-2023-49856?

CVE-2023-49856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-49856 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49856?

CVE-2023-49856 affects Rednao Smart Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49856?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-49856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-49856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53764.

When was CVE-2023-49856 published?

CVE-2023-49856 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49856

CVE-2023-49856 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rednao Smart Forms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-53764
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Rednao Smart Forms
Published: 2024-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Forms: from n/a through <= 2.6.84.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49856?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in EDGARROJAS Smart Forms smart-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Forms: from n/a through <= 2.6.84.
How severe is CVE-2023-49856?: CVE-2023-49856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-49856 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49856?: CVE-2023-49856 affects Rednao Smart Forms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49856?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-49856 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-49856 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-53764.
When was CVE-2023-49856 published?: CVE-2023-49856 was published on 2024-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/smart-forms/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-forms-plugin-2-6-84-authenticated-arbitrary-options-change-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rednao:smart_forms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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