Vulnerability Description
The HTML Forms – Simple WordPress Forms Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to and including 1.6.0 due to insufficient sanitization of fabricated file upload field metadata before displaying it in the WordPress admin dashboard. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute whenever an administrator accesses the form submissions page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/html-forms/trunk/src/functions.php#L3
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/html-forms/trunk/src/functions.php#L3
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/52e2f1b9-d240-4813-912
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-13861?
CVE-2025-13861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The HTML Forms – Simple WordPress Forms Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to and including 1.6.0 due to insufficient sanitization of ...
How severe is CVE-2025-13861?
CVE-2025-13861 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.