What the vulnerability does
01Description
The MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `mf-template` DOM Element in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, 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 4.0.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into form data. When other users view or interact with affected forms, the injected code executes in their browsers. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view or submit forms, potentially stealing credentials or hijacking sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject harmful scripts into forms, compromising other users' accounts and data security.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account with form creation or editing permissions on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 29, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
