Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Wow Forms 2.1 for WordPress has an unauthenticated SQL injection issue that can expose database contents. For affected sites, the main business risk is data theft from the WordPress database. The source bundle does not identify active exploitation or a confirmed vendor patch.
Executive priority
Prioritize this within the current vulnerability cycle for any public WordPress site using the plugin. If version 2.1 is present, remove or replace it quickly because database disclosure could expose users, credentials, and business content.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 SQL injection in Wow-Company Wow Forms version 2.1. An unescaped POST parameter in the plugin's AJAX form handling can allow unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary database information. CVSS 4.0 score is 8.8 high, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to internet-facing WordPress sites running Wow Forms, also referenced as mwp-forms, specifically version 2.1. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or CPEs.
Exploitation context
The bundle cites an ExploitDB entry, so public exploit information exists. However, KEV is false and the provided sources do not show active exploitation in the wild. Treat exposed affected sites as urgent because exploitation is unauthenticated and network reachable.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sufficient for affected product, version, impact, and public exploit reference. Evidence is incomplete for patched versions, vendor remediation status, and real-world exploitation. Avoid assuming broader version ranges without confirming from vendor or code review.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Wow Forms or mwp-forms version 2.1.
- Disable or remove the plugin where business impact allows.
- Check vendor and WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed or maintained version.
- Use WAF and logging to monitor suspicious form AJAX requests.
- Review database and WordPress accounts for unauthorized access indicators.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Wow Forms or mwp-forms is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it to version 2.1.
- Review web logs for unusual unauthenticated form submission activity.
- Check database access logs for unexpected reads or anomalous queries.
- Verify remediation by confirming the vulnerable plugin is removed, disabled, or updated.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupDatabase behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N3.94.2VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-41922CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Wow Forms WordPress Plugin 2.1 SQL InjectionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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