CVE-2024-11205
CVE-2024-11205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpforms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34017
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Wpforms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WPForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wpforms_is_admin_page' function in versions starting from 1.8.4 up to, and including, 1.9.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to refund payments and cancel subscriptions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-11205?
- The WPForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wpforms_is_admin_page' function in versions starting from 1.8.4 up to, and including, 1.9.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to refund payments and cancel subscriptions.
- How severe is CVE-2024-11205?
- CVE-2024-11205 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-11205 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-11205?
- CVE-2024-11205 affects Wpforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-11205?
- 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-2024-11205 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-11205 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34017.
- When was CVE-2024-11205 published?
- CVE-2024-11205 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpforms-lite/tags/1.9.2.1/includes/functions/checks.php#L191
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpforms-lite/tags/1.9.2.1/src/Integrations/Stripe/Admin/Payments/SingleActionsHandler.php#L148
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpforms-lite/tags/1.9.2.1/src/Integrations/Stripe/Admin/Payments/SingleActionsHandler.php#L92
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3191229/wpforms-lite#file2128
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/66898509-a93c-4dc3-bf01-1743daaa0ff1?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpforms:wpforms:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*
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