CVE-2024-12184: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in cimatti Contact Forms by Cimatti
The WordPress Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the accua_forms_download_submitted_file() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download other user submitted forms.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12184 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WordPress Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin. The issue arises because the accua_forms_download_submitted_file() function does not perform capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to access and download submitted form data belonging to other users. This affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.9.4. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and requires low attack complexity. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss of submitted form data, with no integrity or availability impact reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and download submitted form data from other users, leading to a confidentiality breach. There is no reported impact on data integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's download functionality through web server rules or other access controls to prevent unauthorized downloads. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-12184: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in cimatti Contact Forms by Cimatti
Description
The WordPress Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the accua_forms_download_submitted_file() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download other user submitted forms.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12184 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the WordPress Contact Forms by Cimatti plugin. The issue arises because the accua_forms_download_submitted_file() function does not perform capability checks, enabling unauthenticated attackers to access and download submitted form data belonging to other users. This affects all plugin versions up to and including 1.9.4. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and requires low attack complexity. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss of submitted form data, with no integrity or availability impact reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and download submitted form data from other users, leading to a confidentiality breach. There is no reported impact on data integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's download functionality through web server rules or other access controls to prevent unauthorized downloads. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-04T16:34:00.721Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e30b7ef31ef0b5977a9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:37:50 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:55:33 AM
Views: 24
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