Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WPForms 1.7.8 is reported to allow cross-site scripting through slider import search and tab handling. A victim who follows a crafted interaction could have JavaScript run in their browser, risking account actions or data exposure in that session. The source bundle does not show confirmed active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority web application risk. It is not KEV-listed and needs user interaction, but public exploit information and WordPress plugin reach make timely inventory, vendor verification, and upgrade planning appropriate.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 reflected XSS in WPForms 1.7.8, involving the ListTable.php endpoint, slider import search feature, and tab parameter. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to WordPress sites running WPForms or WPForms Lite with the vulnerable 1.7.8 code path. The affected metadata is incomplete, so teams should verify installed plugin versions and code lineage directly rather than relying only on CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The bundle cites an ExploitDB entry, indicating public exploit information exists. However, KEV is false and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation in the wild. User interaction is required, which lowers urgency compared with unattended remote compromise.
Researcher notes
The record has source inconsistencies: the title and description name WPForms 1.7.8, while affected version metadata lists only "0" and no CPEs. Do not assume broader version ranges without vendor evidence. Focus validation on the named endpoint and parameters without reproducing weaponized payloads.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for WPForms or WPForms Lite installations.
- Verify whether installed versions match WPForms 1.7.8 or the vulnerable code path.
- Check WPForms or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Update through trusted vendor channels when a fixed release is confirmed.
- Restrict access to affected administrative workflows until remediation is complete.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no safe maintained version can be confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Confirm WPForms plugin version across production, staging, and backups.
- Review plugin changelogs or vendor guidance for XSS remediation references.
- Check web logs for unusual requests involving ListTable.php, tab, or import search parameters.
- Review WordPress administrator sessions for suspicious activity after reported XSS exposure.
- Document whether public-facing users can reach the affected workflow.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7VulnCheckCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
5.1MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-51152CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- WPForms Lite Plugin HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WPForms 1.7.8 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)CVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.