Improper Data Handling in Redirection for Contact Form 7 Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-111574

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Redirection For Contact Form 7
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-111574?

The Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin prior to version 3.2.12 fails to properly sanitize or escape submitted form data stored as lead entries. This oversight enables unauthenticated attackers to inject a malicious script into the stored data, which could be executed when a logged-in user accesses the lead debug metabox with the debug mode enabled. This vulnerability poses significant security risks, emphasizing the necessity for regular updates and vigilant management of user inputs in WordPress plugins.

Affected Version(s)

Redirection for Contact Form 7 2.2.7 < 3.2.12

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-111574 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f40440de-3947-48f9-8fa4-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dmitrii Ignatyev
WPScan
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