CVE-2024-13785
Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in ARForms WordPress Plugin
Publication date: 2026-03-21
Last updated on: 2026-03-21
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| arforms | arforms | to 1.7.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-94 | The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability exists in the Contact Form, Survey, Quiz & Popup Form Builder – ARForms plugin for WordPress, in all versions up to and including 1.7.2. It allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes because the plugin does not properly validate input before running the do_shortcode function.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes on the affected WordPress site. This could lead to limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, as indicated by the CVSS score, potentially allowing attackers to perform unauthorized actions or disrupt site functionality.
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