CVE-2024-4319: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in vsourz1td Advanced Contact form 7 DB
The Advanced Contact form 7 DB plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'vsz_cf7_export_to_excel' function in versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download the entry data for submitted forms.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4319 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Advanced Contact form 7 DB WordPress plugin by vsourz1td. Specifically, the 'vsz_cf7_export_to_excel' function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to export and download form submission data. This issue affects all versions up to and including 2.0.2. The vulnerability is network exploitable without authentication and results in limited confidentiality impact (disclosure of form data). No integrity or availability impacts are noted.
Potential Impact
An attacker can access and download submitted form entry data without authentication, leading to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information collected via the plugin's forms. There is no indication of data modification or service disruption. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss of form submissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's export functionality by limiting public access to the affected WordPress site or disabling the export feature if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this authorization issue.
CVE-2024-4319: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in vsourz1td Advanced Contact form 7 DB
Description
The Advanced Contact form 7 DB plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'vsz_cf7_export_to_excel' function in versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download the entry data for submitted forms.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4319 describes a missing authorization vulnerability in the Advanced Contact form 7 DB WordPress plugin by vsourz1td. Specifically, the 'vsz_cf7_export_to_excel' function lacks a capability check, enabling unauthenticated users to export and download form submission data. This issue affects all versions up to and including 2.0.2. The vulnerability is network exploitable without authentication and results in limited confidentiality impact (disclosure of form data). No integrity or availability impacts are noted.
Potential Impact
An attacker can access and download submitted form entry data without authentication, leading to unauthorized disclosure of potentially sensitive information collected via the plugin's forms. There is no indication of data modification or service disruption. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss of form submissions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's export functionality by limiting public access to the affected WordPress site or disabling the export feature if possible. Monitor official vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this authorization issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-29T17:47:47.446Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b86b7ef31ef0b556459
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:10 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:04:16 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:10:30 AM
Views: 13
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