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Sureforms CVE-2024-12713

MEDIUM
Missing Authorization (CWE-862)
2025-01-08 security@wordfence.com
5.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.46%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

The SureForms - Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 via the handle_export_form() function. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Missing Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. The SureForms - Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 via the handle_export_form() function due to a missing capability check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export data from password protected, private, or draft posts that they should not have access to. Affected products include: Brainstormforce Sureforms.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:02 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Jan 08, 2025 - 04:15 nvd
MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The SureForms - Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2 via the handle_export_form() function due to a missing capability check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export data from password protected, private, or draft posts that they should not have access to.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2024-12713, a missing authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 5.3. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 36% exploitable

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

26
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +26
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:brainstormforce:sureforms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
CVE-2026-19501 HIGH POC
8.8 Aug 18

CSV injection (CWE-1236) in Brainstorm Force SureForms versions ≤ 2.1.1 enables remote unauthenticated attackers to embe

CVE-2026-19500 HIGH POC
7.5 Aug 18

Resource exhaustion in Brainstorm Force SureForms before version 2.1.3 enables unauthenticated remote attackers to submi

CVE-2026-11567 MEDIUM POC
5.9 Jul 14

SureForms WordPress plugin before 2.11.1 permits unauthenticated attackers to submit manipulated payment amounts below t

CVE-2025-3471 MEDIUM POC
4.9 Apr 30

The SureForms WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not have proper authorisation check when updating its settings via the

CVE-2025-6691 HIGH
8.1 Jul 09

The SureForms - Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion d

CVE-2025-6742 HIGH
7.5 Jul 09

The SureForms - Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in a

CVE-2025-3514 LOW POC
3.5 May 02

The SureForms WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its Form settings, which could allow hi

CVE-2025-3513 LOW POC
3.5 May 02

The SureForms WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its Form settings, which could allow hi

CVE-2026-108495 MEDIUM
6.5 Oct 13

Stored cross-site scripting in the Brainstorm Force SureForms WordPress plugin (all versions through 2.12.7) allows an a

CVE-2026-85308 MEDIUM
5.3 Sep 03

Unauthenticated information disclosure in SureForms (WordPress form-builder plugin by Brainstorm Force) versions through

CVE-2025-5921 MEDIUM
5.8 Aug 01

The SureForms WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the pa

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