CVE-2026-25320
Missing Authorization in Elementor Contact Form DB Plugin
Publication date: 2026-02-19
Last updated on: 2026-02-19
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| cool_plugins | elementor_contact_form_db | to 2.1.3 (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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-25320 is a broken access control vulnerability in the WordPress Elementor Contact Form DB Plugin versions up to and including 2.1.3.
This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions that require higher privileges.
It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that should require higher privileges due to missing authorization checks.
However, the impact is considered low severity with a CVSS score of 5.3, and it is unlikely to be exploited with significant impact.
Users are advised to update to version 2.1.4 or later of the plugin to mitigate this risk.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
I don't know
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The primary mitigation step is to update the Elementor Contact Form DB Plugin to version 2.1.4 or later, where this vulnerability is patched.
Users are advised to apply the update as soon as possible to prevent unauthorized access due to broken access control.
Additionally, enabling auto-update options for the plugin can help ensure timely application of future security patches.