Vulnerability in Gutena Forms Plugin Allows Unauthorized Changes
CVE-2026-1753

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Gutena Forms
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-1753?

The Gutena Forms plugin for WordPress, versions prior to 1.6.1, contains a flaw that allows users with contributor roles or higher to modify options without proper validation. This vulnerability permits unauthorized updates to critical boolean and array settings, such as 'users_can_register,' potentially leading to privilege escalation and misuse of the WordPress site.

Affected Version(s)

Gutena Forms 0 < 1.6.1

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-2026-1753 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c42dbab9-b729-4748-88e5-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
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

yiğit ibrahim sağlam
WPScan
.