CVE-2022-1442 describes a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in the Metform WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 2.1.3. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit improper access control in the ~/core/forms/action.php file to view API keys and secrets for numerous integrated third-party services like PayPal, Stripe, and Mailchimp. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a severe impact with high confidentiality compromise, no user interaction required, and low attack complexity. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or KEV listing, a Nuclei template exists for detection, and the vulnerability has a very high EPSS score, suggesting a high likelihood of future exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:wpmet:metform_elementor_contact_form_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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