How severe is CVE-2024-56276?

CVE-2024-56276 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56276 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56276?

CVE-2024-56276 affects Wpforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56276?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-56276 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56276 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53073.

When was CVE-2024-56276 published?

CVE-2024-56276 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56276

CVE-2024-56276 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpforms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53073
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpforms
Published: 2025-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Syed Balkhi Contact Form by WPForms wpforms-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Contact Form by WPForms: from n/a through <= 1.9.2.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56276?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in Syed Balkhi Contact Form by WPForms wpforms-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Contact Form by WPForms: from n/a through <= 1.9.2.2.
How severe is CVE-2024-56276?: CVE-2024-56276 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56276 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56276?: CVE-2024-56276 affects Wpforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56276?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-56276 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56276 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53073.
When was CVE-2024-56276 published?: CVE-2024-56276 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wpforms-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-wpforms-lite-plugin-1-9-2-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpforms:wpforms:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*

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