CVE-2025-3794: WPForms Lite <= 1.9.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'start_timestamp' Parameter
First published: Fri May 09 2025(Updated: )
The WPForms – Easy Form Builder for WordPress – Contact Forms, Payment Forms, Surveys, & More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the start_timestamp parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WPForms Easy Form Builder for WordPress | <=1.9.5 | |
| WPForms | <=1.9.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3794?
CVE-2025-3794 has a high severity rating due to the potential for stored Cross-Site Scripting exploits.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3794?
To fix CVE-2025-3794, update the WPForms plugin to version 1.9.6 or later, which includes patches for the vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-3794?
CVE-2025-3794 affects all versions of WPForms – Easy Form Builder and WPForms Lite up to and including version 1.9.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-3794?
CVE-2025-3794 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What input parameter is exploited in CVE-2025-3794?
The vulnerability in CVE-2025-3794 is exploited via the start_timestamp parameter due to insufficient input sanitization.
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