What the vulnerability does
01Description
The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 9.1.9 via the submit_nex_form() function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to overwrite arbitrary form entries via the 'nf_set_entry_update_id' parameter.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
NEX-Forms versions up to 9.1.9 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify form data or settings over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and affects the integrity of form submissions and configurations. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 9.1.9 immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify form data, settings, or submissions without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Form submissions and configurations can be altered by unauthorized parties, compromising data integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 15, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated