What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0816?

CVE-2023-0816 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-0816?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-0816. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Formidable Form Builder CVE-2023-0816

MEDIUM

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing (CWE-290)

2023-03-27 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Formidable Form Builder

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 27, 2023 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The Formidable Forms WordPress plugin before 6.1 uses several potentially untrusted headers to determine the IP address of the client, leading to IP Address spoofing and bypass of anti-spam. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-290. The Formidable Forms WordPress plugin before 6.1 uses several potentially untrusted headers to determine the IP address of the client, leading to IP Address spoofing and bypass of anti-spam protections. Affected products include: Strategy11 Formidable Form Builder. Version information: before 6.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.