CVE-2025-14901 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) affecting the Bit Form – Custom Contact Form, Multi Step, Conversational Form & Payment Form builder plugin for WordPress, developed by bitpressadmin. The vulnerability arises from a logic flaw in the nonce verification within the triggerWorkFlow function. Specifically, the security check only blocks requests when both the nonce verification fails and the user is logged in. This incorrect logic allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authorization controls by replaying form workflow executions. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must obtain the entry ID and log IDs from a legitimate form submission response, which can then be used to invoke the bitforms_trigger_workflow AJAX action. Successful exploitation enables the attacker to trigger all configured integrations tied to the form workflows, including webhooks, email notifications, CRM integrations, and automation platforms. This can lead to unauthorized actions being performed, potentially disrupting business processes or leaking information indirectly through triggered workflows. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to and including 2.21.6. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level, with an attack vector of network (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), no confidentiality impact (C:N), low integrity impact (I:L), and low availability impact (A:L). No known exploits have been reported in the wild as of the published date. The flaw highlights the importance of proper authorization checks in AJAX actions and nonce verification logic in WordPress plugins that handle sensitive workflows.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the integrity and availability of automated workflows integrated with the Bit Form plugin. Attackers can trigger unauthorized workflows that may send fraudulent emails, manipulate CRM data, or activate automation platforms, potentially causing business disruption, reputational damage, or indirect data leakage. Organizations relying on these workflows for customer interaction, payment processing, or internal automation could face operational interruptions or fraudulent activities. Since no authentication or user interaction is required, the attack surface is broad, increasing the likelihood of exploitation if attackers can obtain valid entry and log IDs. This is particularly concerning for sectors with high reliance on WordPress-based customer engagement tools, such as e-commerce, finance, and public services. The absence of known exploits in the wild reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially as attackers may develop exploits once the vulnerability becomes widely known. The medium severity rating reflects moderate impact potential, but the ease of exploitation and scope of affected systems warrant proactive mitigation.

1. Monitor the vendor's official channels for a security patch and apply updates to the Bit Form plugin immediately upon release. 2. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the bitforms_trigger_workflow AJAX action by implementing server-side access controls, such as IP whitelisting or requiring authentication for AJAX requests. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious AJAX requests that attempt to trigger workflows without proper authorization. 4. Audit and limit the exposure of entry IDs and log IDs in form submission responses to prevent attackers from obtaining these identifiers. 5. Review and harden integration endpoints (webhooks, CRM, email systems) to validate incoming requests and reject unauthorized triggers. 6. Enable detailed logging and monitoring of workflow executions to detect anomalous or unexpected activity promptly. 7. Educate development and security teams on secure nonce verification and authorization best practices for WordPress plugins to prevent similar issues in the future.