CVE-2022-45806
CWE-862Published: December 13, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Strategy11 Form Builder Team Formidable Forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Formidable Forms: from n/a through 5.5.4.
Risk Analysis
Formidable Forms is affected by a missing authorization vulnerability, enabling unauthenticated access to restricted features. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the critical risk of full system compromise.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the Formidable Forms plugin to a version beyond 5.5.4.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-45806 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-45806 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts