Contact Form Plugin - Authorization Bypass (CVE-2024-2782)

CVE-2024-2782 is a vulnerability in the Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms for WordPress that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify all plugin settings via the /wp-json/fluentform/v1/global-settings REST API endpoint. This flaw, present in versions up to and including 5.1.16, could be exploited to alter site forms and configurations, potentially leading to site misconfiguration or further attacks.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 24th of September 2025.

According to CrowdSec data, while opportunistic exploitation dominates, a portion of threat actors trying to exploit CVE-2024-2782 apply basic targeting methods such as port or service detection. This indicates emerging patterns of selective targeting. CrowdSec data also reveals a clear uptick in attacks involving CVE-2024-2782 over the past week. Activity is above the usual baseline, suggesting growing attention from attackers. This may reflect rising awareness, recent exploit releases, or expanded targeting efforts.

Attackers exploit the /wp-json/fluentform/v1/global-settings REST API endpoint to modify plugin settings without authentication, targeting WordPress sites with the FluentForms plugin installed.