CVE-2026-1860: Kali Forms <= 2.4.8 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Form Data Exposure

Published Feb 18, 2026
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Updated

The Kali Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.8. This is due to the getitemspermissionscheck() permission callback on the /kaliforms/v1/forms/{id} REST API endpoint only checking for the editposts capability without verifying that the requesting user has ownership or authorization over the specific form resource. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read form configuration data belonging to other users (including administrators) by enumerating form IDs. Exposed data includes form field structures, Google reCAPTCHA secret keys (if configured), email notification templates, and server paths.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wordpress/kali-forms<=2.4.8

Event History

Feb 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-1860?

CVE-2026-1860 has a medium severity rating due to potential sensitive data exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-1860?

To fix CVE-2026-1860, update Kali Forms to version 2.4.9 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-1860?

CVE-2026-1860 is classified as an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-1860?

CVE-2026-1860 affects all versions of the Kali Forms plugin for WordPress up to and including 2.4.8.

5

What data is exposed by CVE-2026-1860?

CVE-2026-1860 allows authenticated users with Contributor+ roles to access sensitive form data.

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