CVE-2026-14872

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.16%

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CVE-2026-14872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection exploitable by users granted a specific capability which is limited to administrators by default but can be delegated to lower privileged roles.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection exploitable by users granted a specific capability which is limited to administrators by default but can be delegated to lower privileged roles.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.16%

5.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
UnknownDatabase for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms< 1.5.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-14872?
The Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms WordPress plugin before 1.5.5 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection exploitable by users granted a specific capability which is limited to administrators by default but can be delegated to lower privileged roles.
How severe is CVE-2026-14872?
CVE-2026-14872 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14872?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST