CVE-2022-1442
HighPublic exploitMetform Elementor Contact Form Builder <= 2.1.3 - Sensitive Information Disclosure
Published Apr 22, 2022 · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · Also known as 04a46249-b5b2-4082-b520-cdc4a1370bb1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-1442 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder (Wpmet), metform (wordpress-plugin), MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 8.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including metform 2.1.4, Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder 2.1.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
8.8%
Higher than 95.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Metform WordPress plugin is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure due to improper access control in the ~/core/forms/action.php file which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to view all API keys and secrets of integrated third-party APIs like that of PayPal, Stripe, Mailchimp, Hubspot, HelpScout, reCAPTCHA and many more, in versions up to and including 2.1.3.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Metform Elementor Contact Form BuilderWpmet | See advisory | 2.1.4 |
| metformwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 2.1.4 |
| MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
metform
2.1.4
Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder
2.1.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 22, 2022
Last updated
Apr 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-862 Missing Authorization
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/04a46249-b5b2-4082-b520-cdc4a1370bb1?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/04a46249-b5b2-4082-b520-cdc4a1370bb1?source=api-scan
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/04a46249-b5b2-4082-b520-cdc4a1370bb1?source=cve
- patchhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2711944/metform/trunk/core/forms/action.php
- exploithttps://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/6e6c6e5fa1f8818058c7f03de1eda6bf
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Metform WordPress plugin is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure due to improper access control in the ~/core/forms/action.php file which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to view all API keys and secrets of integrated third-party APIs like that of PayPal, Stripe, Mailchimp, Hubspot, HelpSc…
Affected: Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder (Wpmet); metform (wordpress-plugin); MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including metform 2.1.4, Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder 2.1.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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