CVE-2026-80491
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SQL Injection in SAMO Forms WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-12

Last updated on: 2026-09-12

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The SAMO Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape user input before using it in SQL queries in several unauthenticated actions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform SQL injection attacks.

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Published
2026-09-12
Last Modified
2026-09-12
Generated
2026-09-12
AI Q&A
2026-09-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-80491
EUVD
EUVD-2026-76808

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Vendor Product Version / Range
samo_forms samo_forms_plugin to 1.0.0 (inc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

The SAMO Forms WordPress plugin through version 1.0.0 has an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability. This means attackers can send malicious SQL queries without logging in, exploiting improper input sanitization and escaping in SQL queries.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the SAMO Forms WordPress plugin version 1.0.0 or below is installed. Inspect WordPress admin panels for the plugin and verify its version. No specific commands are provided in the context, but monitoring SQL query logs for suspicious activity may help identify potential SQL injection attempts.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal sensitive data from your WordPress database, modify or delete data, or take control of your website. Since no authentication is required, any visitor could exploit this flaw.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately uninstall or disable the SAMO Forms plugin if installed. Since no fix is available, removing the plugin is the only mitigation. Monitor for unauthorized database access or unusual SQL queries. Consider implementing a web application firewall to block potential SQL injection attempts.

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