Role Escalation in Forminator WordPress Plugin

Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects the Forminator Forms WordPress plugin before version 1.57.0.7. It allows users with form-building permissions to create a registration form that assigns the administrator role to any visitor who registers through it, bypassing normal role restrictions.

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Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Forminator Forms plugin in WordPress. If it is below 1.57.0.7, the vulnerability is present. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WP-CLI or inspect the plugin files in the WordPress plugins directory.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows unauthorized privilege escalation. An attacker with form-building access could grant admin rights to any user registering through a crafted form, potentially taking full control of the WordPress site.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and control of sensitive data, violating compliance requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations that mandate strict access controls and data protection measures.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update the Forminator Forms plugin to version 1.57.0.7 or later immediately. Remove any registration forms configured to assign the administrator role to new users. Review user roles and permissions to ensure no unauthorized administrator accounts exist.

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