What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in weForms weForms – Easy Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder For WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects weForms – Easy Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder For WordPress: from n/a through 1.6.17.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The weForms contact form plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.6.17. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Malicious admins or compromised high-privilege accounts can inject code affecting all site visitors who interact with forms.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level WordPress account access (admin or editor role) and a victim must view the affected form.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 29, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated