What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Metform Elementor Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MetForm versions up to 3.8.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into form fields that execute in the browsers of other users viewing the form or its data. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view forms or form data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; attackers can steal session tokens or redirect users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
