CVE-2026-0825
Authorization Bypass in Contact Form 7 Database CSV Export
Publication date: 2026-01-28
Last updated on: 2026-01-28
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| wpforms | wpforms | to 1.4.5 (inc) |
| elementor | elementor_forms_plugin | to 1.4.5 (inc) |
| contact_form_7 | contact_form_7 | to 1.4.5 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects the Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, and Elementor forms plugins for WordPress. It is an authorization bypass caused by missing capability checks on the CSV export functionality in all versions up to and including 1.4.5. Unauthenticated attackers can exploit this by accessing the CSV export endpoint with an export key found in publicly accessible page source code, allowing them to download sensitive form submission data containing personally identifiable information (PII). The issue arises because while the shortcode filters displayed entries by user, the CSV export handler bypasses this filtering and exports all entries regardless of user permissions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive form submission data, including personally identifiable information (PII). An attacker without authentication can download all form entries, potentially exposing private user data and causing privacy breaches.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update the Database for Contact Form 7, WPforms, and Elementor forms plugin for WordPress to a version later than 1.4.5 where the authorization bypass issue is fixed. Additionally, restrict access to the CSV export endpoint and ensure that export keys are not exposed in publicly accessible page source code. Review user permissions and capability checks related to CSV export functionality to prevent unauthorized data access.