What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3 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
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, and Elementor forms versions up to 1.3.3 allows authenticated users with low privileges to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning injected code can affect other users and site functionality. An attacker needs a valid user account to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and site behavior; data theft or malware distribution possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
