CVE-2026-54851
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

Contact Form by WPForms Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Publication date: 2026-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-11-04

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Awesomemotive Contact Form by WPForms wpforms-lite allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Contact Form by WPForms: from n/a through 2.0.3.

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Published
2026-11-04
Last Modified
2026-11-04
Generated
2026-11-04
AI Q&A
2026-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-54851
EUVD
EUVD-2026-116764

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Awesomemotive Contact Form by WPForms 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WPForms Lite WordPress plugin. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages by exploiting improper input neutralization during page generation. The vulnerability exists in versions up to 2.0.3.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your WordPress site uses the Contact Form by WPForms plugin version 2.0.3 or earlier. Inspect the plugin version in the WordPress admin panel under Plugins. Monitor web server logs for unusual input patterns or script injections in form submissions or URLs.

Impact Analysis

Attackers can exploit this to steal visitor data, hijack user accounts, or perform actions on behalf of users. Successful exploitation requires a user to interact with a malicious link or form submission. The impact includes data theft and potential account compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection. Organizations may face compliance penalties if user data is compromised through this exploit.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Contact Form by WPForms plugin to version 2.0.3.1 or later. If updating is not possible, apply the Patchstack mitigation rule to block attacks until the update is applied. Remove any untrusted user privileges to reduce attack surfaces.

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