CVE-2026-61955 in Gravity Forms Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 07/13/2026
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Hannan گرویتی فرم فارسی persian-gravity-forms allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects گرویتی فرم فارسی: from n/a through <= 3.0.2.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/13/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical sql injection flaw in the persian gravity forms plugin for wordpress systems, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through version 3.0.2. The issue manifests as an improper neutralization of special elements within sql commands, creating a pathway for malicious actors to execute unauthorized database operations. This particular variant constitutes a blind sql injection vulnerability, meaning that attackers cannot directly observe query results but can infer information through indirect means such as timing delays or conditional responses.
The technical implementation of this flaw occurs when user input containing sql special characters and operators is not properly sanitized before being incorporated into database queries. Attackers can exploit this weakness by injecting malicious sql payloads through form fields or api endpoints that process user submissions. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the plugin's data handling mechanisms, allowing malicious sql code to be executed with the privileges of the affected database user.
From an operational impact perspective, this blind sql injection vulnerability poses significant risks to system integrity and data confidentiality. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to extract sensitive information from the database including user credentials, personal data, and administrative details. The blind nature of the attack means that defenders may not immediately detect compromise as there are no direct error messages or query results returned to indicate malicious activity. This vulnerability can also potentially allow for privilege escalation attacks, where attackers might gain administrative access to the wordpress installation or even the underlying server.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection flaws in software applications. According to ATT&CK framework, this represents a technique categorized under T1071.004 for application layer protocol and T1213.002 for data from other systems, as attackers can leverage this weakness to access database resources and extract valuable information. The affected plugin version range suggests that the vulnerability existed across multiple releases, indicating a persistent flaw in the codebase's input handling routines.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of the plugin to version 3.0.3 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should also implement proper input validation and output encoding measures including parameterized queries, prepared statements, and strict sanitization of all user inputs. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual database query patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing web application firewalls with sql injection detection capabilities can provide an additional layer of protection against such attacks while maintaining operational security posture.