CVE-2026-14872: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms
A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms WordPress plugin before version 1.5.5. This flaw arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement. Exploitation requires a user with a specific capability, which by default is limited to administrators but can be delegated to lower privileged roles. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 suffers from a SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89). The issue is due to improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter used in a SQL query. Users with a specific capability, typically administrators, can exploit this vulnerability. The capability can be delegated to lower privileged roles, potentially broadening the attack surface. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject SQL code, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability, as per the CVSS vector (Confidentiality High, Integrity None, Availability None).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database (high confidentiality impact). There is no direct impact on data integrity or availability. The attack requires high privileges (administrator or delegated roles) and no user interaction is needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict delegation of the affected capability to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply any official patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-14872: CWE-89 SQL Injection in Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms
Description
A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms WordPress plugin before version 1.5.5. This flaw arises because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement. Exploitation requires a user with a specific capability, which by default is limited to administrators but can be delegated to lower privileged roles. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 suffers from a SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89). The issue is due to improper sanitization and escaping of a parameter used in a SQL query. Users with a specific capability, typically administrators, can exploit this vulnerability. The capability can be delegated to lower privileged roles, potentially broadening the attack surface. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject SQL code, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability, as per the CVSS vector (Confidentiality High, Integrity None, Availability None).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information from the database (high confidentiality impact). There is no direct impact on data integrity or availability. The attack requires high privileges (administrator or delegated roles) and no user interaction is needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict delegation of the affected capability to trusted users only. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply any official patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-06T14:16:12.750Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7187cebf32cb7a34e19aba
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 06:33:50 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:12:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 39
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