Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WPforms by WordPress
CVE-2026-14870

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Database For Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor Forms
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14870?

A vulnerability exists in the WPforms plugin for WordPress due to insufficient sanitization and escaping of parameters reflected in the admin page. This oversight may enable attackers to conduct reflected cross-site scripting attacks, targeting users with high-level access, including administrators. Proper mitigation measures should be implemented to ensure the integrity and safety of user data and administrative functions.

Affected Version(s)

Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms 0 < 1.5.3

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-2026-14870 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d574b78c-df04-4dab-bd33-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Luca Jungnickel
WPScan
.