How severe is CVE-2024-1217?

CVE-2024-1217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-1217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1217?

CVE-2024-1217 affects Kaliforms Contact Form Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1217?

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-2024-1217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-1217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16984.

When was CVE-2024-1217 published?

CVE-2024-1217 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-1217

CVE-2024-1217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaliforms Contact Form Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16984
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Kaliforms Contact Form Builder
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Contact Form builder with drag & drop for WordPress – Kali Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin deactivation due to a missing capability check on the await_plugin_deactivation function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.41. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to deactivate any active plugins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-1217?: The Contact Form builder with drag & drop for WordPress – Kali Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin deactivation due to a missing capability check on the await_plugin_deactivation function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.41. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to deactivate any active plugins.
How severe is CVE-2024-1217?: CVE-2024-1217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-1217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-1217?: CVE-2024-1217 affects Kaliforms Contact Form Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1217?: 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-2024-1217 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-1217 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16984.
When was CVE-2024-1217 published?: CVE-2024-1217 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kaliforms:contact_form_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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