CVE-2026-74003 in RomethemeForm Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 08/18/2026
Contributor Broken Access Control in RomethemeForm For Elementor <= 1.2.6 versions.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/18/2026
The vulnerability identified as Contributor Broken Access Control in the Rometheme Form for Elementor plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.2.6, represents a critical failure in server-side authorization logic that allows users with lower privilege levels to perform actions reserved for administrators or higher-privileged roles. This specific flaw falls under the category of CWE-862 Missing Authorization, where the application fails to verify whether the authenticated user has the necessary permissions to execute a requested action on a specific resource. In the context of WordPress ecosystems, this typically manifests as an ability for contributors or subscribers to access administrative endpoints, modify form configurations, or manipulate database entries that should be strictly restricted to editors and administrators.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability likely stems from insufficient validation checks within the plugin's AJAX handlers or REST API endpoints. When a user submits a request to create, update, or delete a form configuration, the backend code processes the input without adequately cross-referencing the current user's capabilities against WordPress role-based access control mechanisms such as current_user_can with appropriate capability strings like edit_forms or manage_options. This oversight allows an attacker who has obtained contributor-level credentials through social engineering, credential stuffing, or other means to bypass intended restrictions and interact directly with sensitive administrative functions via crafted HTTP requests.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant due to the potential for full site compromise when combined with other common WordPress weaknesses. An authenticated attacker can exploit this broken access control to inject malicious code into form settings, which may then be executed in an administrative context or displayed to visitors depending on how the forms are rendered. This could lead to cross-site scripting attacks against site administrators who view the compromised forms in their dashboard, resulting in session hijacking and complete takeover of the WordPress installation. Furthermore, attackers can use this access to exfiltrate sensitive data stored within form submissions, including personally identifiable information submitted by website visitors, leading to severe privacy violations and potential regulatory non-compliance with standards such as GDPR or CCPA.
This vulnerability aligns closely with MITRE ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts, specifically the aspect of using legitimate user accounts that have been compromised or misconfigured to gain unauthorized access. It also relates to CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management, highlighting a systemic failure in enforcing least privilege principles within the application's architecture. The lack of proper role verification creates an attack surface where low-level users can escalate their privileges effectively without needing additional exploits for authentication bypasses.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate remediation by updating the Rometheme Form for Elementor plugin to version 1.2.7 or later, where these authorization checks have been corrected. In environments where patching is not immediately feasible, administrators should enforce strict role assignments, ensuring that only trusted users with editor or administrator privileges can install and configure plugins. Additionally, implementing a Web Application Firewall capable of detecting anomalous API requests from low-privilege accounts can provide an additional layer of defense. Regular security audits focusing on authorization logic in custom code and third-party extensions are essential to prevent similar access control failures across the WordPress ecosystem.