Arbitrary Shortcode Execution Vulnerability in Everest Forms Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2025-3422

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Everest Forms – Contact Form, Quiz, Survey, Newsletter & Payment Form Builder For WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 April 2025

Summary

The Everest Forms plugin for WordPress is susceptible to arbitrary shortcode execution due to improper validation of user inputs in actions utilizing do_shortcode. This vulnerability allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and higher to execute arbitrary shortcodes, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or exposure of sensitive information. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version to mitigate associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Everest Forms – Contact Form, Quiz, Survey, Newsletter & Payment Form Builder for WordPress * <= 3.1.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3268742/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Michael Mazzolini
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