CVE-2025-46250
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the VForm WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that persist in the database and execute when other users view affected pages. All WordPress sites using VForm versions up to 3.1.14 are affected, potentially compromising user sessions and site integrity.
💻 Affected Systems
- VForm WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator credentials, take over the WordPress site, install backdoors, deface the website, or redirect users to malicious sites, leading to complete site compromise and data theft.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies, perform actions on behalf of authenticated users, or redirect users to phishing pages, potentially compromising multiple user accounts.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized, preventing execution while maintaining form functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited in the wild, and proof-of-concept details are publicly available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.1.15 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/v-form/vulnerability/wordpress-vform-3-1-14-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find VForm and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify update to version 3.1.15 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable VForm Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patching is possible
wp plugin deactivate v-form
Implement WAF Rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads targeting VForm endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit script execution
- Enable WordPress security plugins with XSS protection features
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for VForm version. If version is 3.1.14 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get v-form --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify VForm version shows 3.1.15 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to VForm endpoints with script tags or JavaScript payloads
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript code to VForm-related URLs
- Unusual outbound connections from WordPress site after form submissions
SIEM Query:
source="web_server_logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php" OR uri_path CONTAINS "v-form") AND (http_method="POST") AND (request_body CONTAINS "<script>" OR request_body CONTAINS "javascript:")