CVE-2025-13717: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ashishajani Contact Form vCard Generator
The Contact Form vCard Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_gvccf_check_download_request' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export sensitive Contact Form 7 submission data via the 'wp-gvc-cf-download-id' parameter, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, and messages.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-13717 affects the Contact Form vCard Generator plugin for WordPress due to a missing capability check in the 'wp_gvccf_check_download_request' function. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated users to access and export sensitive submission data from Contact Form 7 via the 'wp-gvc-cf-download-id' parameter. The vulnerability impacts all versions up to and including 2.4. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, resulting in limited confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and export sensitive personal data submitted through Contact Form 7, such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and messages. This exposure compromises confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's download functionality or disable the plugin if sensitive data exposure is a concern. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-13717: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in ashishajani Contact Form vCard Generator
Description
The Contact Form vCard Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_gvccf_check_download_request' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export sensitive Contact Form 7 submission data via the 'wp-gvc-cf-download-id' parameter, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, and messages.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-13717 affects the Contact Form vCard Generator plugin for WordPress due to a missing capability check in the 'wp_gvccf_check_download_request' function. This missing authorization allows unauthenticated users to access and export sensitive submission data from Contact Form 7 via the 'wp-gvc-cf-download-id' parameter. The vulnerability impacts all versions up to and including 2.4. The CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflects a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, resulting in limited confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can access and export sensitive personal data submitted through Contact Form 7, such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and messages. This exposure compromises confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the plugin's download functionality or disable the plugin if sensitive data exposure is a concern. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-25T21:54:45.575Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6960e8e3a48af7d8cea18792
Added to database: 1/9/2026, 11:39:15 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:37:30 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:33:22 PM
Views: 114
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