SQL Injection Vulnerability in Contact Form 7, WPforms, and Elementor Forms Plugins
CVE-2026-14872

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-14872?

The Contact Form 7, WPforms, and Elementor Forms plugins for WordPress prior to version 1.5.5 contain a vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of parameters in SQL statements. This flaw allows attackers, even with limited user permissions typically assigned to administrators, to exploit the database and execute unauthorized SQL commands. Users are encouraged to update to the latest versions of these plugins to mitigate the risk.

Affected Version(s)

Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms 0 < 1.5.5

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.

CVE-2026-14872 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/557414c2-70b9-4466-8727-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Andrew Lyons
WPScan
.