CVE-2021-47930
Balbooa · Joomla Forms Builder
A security flaw in the Balbooa Joomla Forms Builder may allow an attacker to exploit form submission processes.
Executive summary
The Balbooa Forms Builder for Joomla contains a high-severity vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized system impact.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability involves improper input sanitization within the forms builder, potentially allowing for arbitrary data submission or system interaction.
Business impact
With a CVSS score of 8.2, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to Joomla-based sites. Compromise could result in unauthorized data collection or, in certain configurations, remote code execution, leading to full site takeover.
Remediation
Immediate Action: Update the Balbooa Forms Builder to the latest version provided by the developer.
Proactive Monitoring: Monitor for anomalous form submission traffic and check web server logs for suspicious activity.
Compensating Controls: Implement a WAF to monitor and block malformed HTTP requests targeting the form builder components.
Exploitation status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst recommendation
Joomla administrators should verify the status of this plugin and apply updates immediately. Given the high severity, ensure that all third-party components are kept up to date to maintain site security.