What the vulnerability does
01Description
The The Create custom forms for WordPress with a smart form plugin for smart businesses plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.4. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Form Builder plugin for WordPress versions 1.2.4 and earlier contains a code injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code on the site. No user interaction is required. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the WordPress installation.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run arbitrary code on your WordPress site without logging in.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt site availability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 26, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated