Input Validation Flaw in Contact Form 7 Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-120407
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 13 November 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-120407?
The Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress prior to version 6.2.5 is susceptible to an input validation vulnerability that allows users with the Editor role or higher to manipulate form fields. This security flaw enables these users to access sensitive user data, including password hashes and two-factor authentication secrets of higher-privileged accounts, like administrators. Such access can lead to unauthorized actions and potential breaches within the WordPress site.
Affected Version(s)
Contact Form 7 0 < 6.2.5
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.