CVE-2026-2888 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-2888: Formidable Forms <= 6.28 - Unauthenticated Payment Amount Manipulation via 'item_meta' Parameter

Vendor Strategy11Team
Product Formidable Forms – Contact Form Plugin, Survey, Quiz, Payment, Calculator Form & Custom Form Builder
Weakness CWE-639 · IDOR
Published March 13, 2026
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Formidable Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to an authorization bypass through user-controlled key in all versions up to, and including, 6.28. This is due to the `frm_strp_amount` AJAX handler (`update_intent_ajax`) overwriting the global `$_POST` data with attacker-controlled JSON input and then using those values to recalculate payment amounts via field shortcode resolution in `generate_false_entry()`. The handler relies on a nonce that is publicly exposed in the page's JavaScript (`frm_stripe_vars.nonce`), which provides CSRF protection but not authorization. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate PaymentIntent amounts before payment completion on forms using dynamic pricing with field shortcodes, effectively paying a reduced amount for goods or services.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Formidable Forms versions 6.28 and earlier contain an integrity vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data over the network. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and affects the plugin's core functionality. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 6.28 to remediate the issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify form data or plugin settings without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Form submissions or plugin configuration could be altered by unauthorized parties.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 13, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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