CVE-2026-14870: Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms < 1.5.3 - Reflected XSS via form_id

Published Jul 28, 2026
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Updated

The Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before reflecting it back in an admin page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Contact Form 7<1.5.3
WPForms<1.5.3
Elementor Forms<1.5.3

Event History

Jul 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14870?

CVE-2026-14870 has a risk score of 40, indicating a medium severity level due to potential exploitation risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-14870?

To fix CVE-2026-14870, update the Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, Elementor forms plugin to version 1.5.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-14870?

CVE-2026-14870 affects users of the Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, and Elementor forms plugin on WordPress sites prior to version 1.5.3.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14870?

CVE-2026-14870 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-14870?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-14870 to execute malicious scripts in the context of high privilege users, including admins, on affected WordPress sites.

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