CVE-2021-24892: Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset passwo

high Affects advanced-forms (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset passwo

Package
advanced-forms (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<1.6.9
Fixed in
1.6.9
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 2% (79.1th percentile)
Published
2021-11-23
Source
nvd

References

CWE-639
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