CVE-2026-61947 in Form Vibes Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/23/2026
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Form Vibes – Database Manager for Forms <= 1.5.2 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/23/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical unauthenticated cross site scripting flaw in the Form Vibes plugin for WordPress, specifically affecting versions up to and including 1.5.2. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization within the database manager component of the plugin, which processes user-supplied data without proper security measures. Attackers can exploit this weakness by crafting malicious payloads that get executed in the context of a victim's browser when they access certain administrative pages or view form submissions. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 as an inadequate input validation and output encoding issue, which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications that are then executed by unsuspecting users.
The technical implementation of this XSS flaw occurs through improper handling of user input parameters within the database management interface. When administrators or authorized users access the plugin's database manager functionality, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape data retrieved from the database before rendering it in HTML output contexts. This creates a persistent vector where malicious scripts can be stored in the database and subsequently executed whenever legitimate users interact with the affected pages. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it does not require authentication, meaning any user can potentially exploit it without needing valid credentials.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with a potential foothold for more sophisticated attacks within the WordPress environment. An attacker could inject malicious scripts that steal administrator session cookies, redirect users to phishing sites, or manipulate form data in ways that compromise data integrity. The attack surface is further expanded because the vulnerability affects core administrative functionality, potentially allowing privilege escalation if the victim is an administrator with elevated permissions. This aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which involves social engineering through malicious scripts and can lead to broader compromise of the WordPress installation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching to version 1.5.3 or later, which contains the necessary input validation and output sanitization fixes. Administrators should also implement additional security measures such as web application firewalls that can detect and block malicious script injection attempts, regular monitoring of database content for suspicious entries, and strict access controls on administrative interfaces. The security community has documented similar patterns in WordPress plugin vulnerabilities where improper escaping of user data leads to persistent XSS issues, making this a common target for automated exploitation tools. Organizations should also consider implementing Content Security Policy headers as an additional defense-in-depth measure to limit the execution of unauthorized scripts even if such vulnerabilities are present in other parts of the application stack.