CVE-2026-22472 is a missing authorization vulnerability identified in the Easy Form Builder plugin developed by hassantafreshi, affecting all versions up to and including 3.9.6. The vulnerability arises from incorrectly configured access control security levels, allowing attackers with low privileges (PR:L) to exploit the plugin over the network (AV:N) without requiring user interaction (UI:N). This flaw enables unauthorized users to perform actions that should be restricted, potentially leading to full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects the high impact and ease of exploitation. Although no public exploits have been reported yet, the vulnerability's characteristics suggest that exploitation could allow attackers to manipulate form data, access sensitive information, or disrupt service availability. The plugin is commonly used in WordPress environments to create and manage forms, making it a critical component in many web applications. The lack of patches at the time of disclosure necessitates immediate attention to access control configurations and monitoring for suspicious activities. Organizations should review user privileges related to the plugin and prepare for prompt patch deployment once available.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2026-22472 can be severe. Unauthorized access to form builder functionality can lead to data leakage, unauthorized data modification, or denial of service conditions affecting business operations. Organizations handling sensitive customer data or regulated information (e.g., GDPR-bound data) face increased compliance risks and potential legal consequences. The vulnerability's network accessibility and lack of required user interaction increase the likelihood of exploitation, potentially enabling attackers to pivot within internal networks or compromise web-facing assets. This can disrupt services, damage reputation, and incur financial losses. Given the widespread use of WordPress and its plugins across Europe, especially in sectors like e-commerce, government, and education, the threat landscape is broad. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score demands urgent mitigation to prevent future attacks.

1. Immediately audit and restrict user privileges related to Easy Form Builder to the minimum necessary, ensuring only trusted users have access. 2. Monitor web server and application logs for unusual activities involving the Easy Form Builder plugin, such as unauthorized access attempts or unexpected form submissions. 3. Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block suspicious requests targeting the plugin endpoints. 4. Disable or uninstall the Easy Form Builder plugin if it is not essential to reduce the attack surface. 5. Prepare for rapid deployment of patches or updates from the vendor once released; subscribe to vendor security advisories. 6. Conduct thorough access control reviews across all WordPress plugins to identify similar misconfigurations. 7. Employ network segmentation to limit exposure of web servers hosting vulnerable plugins. 8. Educate administrators and developers on secure plugin configuration and the risks of excessive privileges.