CVE-2026-2888: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in strategy11team Formidable Forms – Contact Form Plugin, Survey, Quiz, Payment, Calculator Form & Custom Form Builder
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 `$_POST` data with attacker-controlled JSON input and then using those values to recalculate payment amounts via field shortcode resolution in `generate_false_entry()`. The handler relies on a nonce that is publicly exposed in the page's JavaScript (`frm_stripe_vars.nonce`), which provides CSRF protection but not authorization. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate PaymentIntent amounts before payment completion on forms using dynamic pricing with field shortcodes, effectively paying a reduced amount for goods or services.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Formidable Forms plugin for WordPress contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in its `frm_strp_amount` AJAX handler (`update_intent_ajax`). This handler overwrites the global `$_POST` data with attacker-controlled JSON input and uses these values in `generate_false_entry()` to recalculate payment amounts. The handler relies on a nonce exposed in JavaScript for CSRF protection but lacks proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to manipulate PaymentIntent amounts before payment completion. This affects all plugin versions up to and including 6.28 and enables attackers to pay reduced amounts for services or goods when dynamic pricing with field shortcodes is used.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can bypass authorization controls to manipulate payment amounts on affected forms, potentially paying less than the intended price for goods or services. This results in an integrity impact on payment processing but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling dynamic pricing features that rely on field shortcodes or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX handler. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-2888: CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in strategy11team Formidable Forms – Contact Form Plugin, Survey, Quiz, Payment, Calculator Form & Custom Form Builder
Description
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 `$_POST` data with attacker-controlled JSON input and then using those values to recalculate payment amounts via field shortcode resolution in `generate_false_entry()`. The handler relies on a nonce that is publicly exposed in the page's JavaScript (`frm_stripe_vars.nonce`), which provides CSRF protection but not authorization. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to manipulate PaymentIntent amounts before payment completion on forms using dynamic pricing with field shortcodes, effectively paying a reduced amount for goods or services.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Formidable Forms plugin for WordPress contains an authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-639) in its `frm_strp_amount` AJAX handler (`update_intent_ajax`). This handler overwrites the global `$_POST` data with attacker-controlled JSON input and uses these values in `generate_false_entry()` to recalculate payment amounts. The handler relies on a nonce exposed in JavaScript for CSRF protection but lacks proper authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to manipulate PaymentIntent amounts before payment completion. This affects all plugin versions up to and including 6.28 and enables attackers to pay reduced amounts for services or goods when dynamic pricing with field shortcodes is used.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can bypass authorization controls to manipulate payment amounts on affected forms, potentially paying less than the intended price for goods or services. This results in an integrity impact on payment processing but does not affect confidentiality or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider disabling dynamic pricing features that rely on field shortcodes or restricting access to the vulnerable AJAX handler. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-20T17:11:27.201Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b3ceae2f860ef943b31138
Added to database: 3/13/2026, 8:45:34 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 11:32:41 AM
Last updated: 4/27/2026, 3:07:20 AM
Views: 76
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