WPForms Lite Contact Form Plugin Sensitive Data Exposure Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing the exposure of sensitive information has been identified in the WPForms Lite Contact Form plugin, specifically in versions through 1.9.8.7. This issue arises from the improper handling of sensitive data, which can be retrieved by unauthorized users.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information that is typically restricted, potentially allowing for further exploitation of other vulnerabilities within the system.

Remediation

Users of the WPForms Lite Contact Form plugin should update to version 1.9.9.2 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.

Added: Mar 25, 2026, 8:40 PM
Updated: Mar 25, 2026, 8:40 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.6
impact
2.5
exploitability
6.0
remediation
7.7
relevance
4.7
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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