Vulnerability Description
The Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Installation in all versions up to, and including, 6.35 via the 'file_url' parameter parameter. This is due to insufficient URL prefix validation in validate_url_is_in_s3_bucket() and a permission callback that relies solely on a shared token obtainable by any user with the delegable frm_view_forms capability, without checking install_plugins or activate_plugins capabilities. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins on the server. Exploitation additionally requires that the site is free-only (Formidable Pro is NOT installed).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/controll
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/controll
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/controll
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/controll
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/helpers/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3746820/formidable/trunk/classes/co
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=3750372%40formidable%
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/87661de6-e835-495e-9bd
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-89435?
CVE-2026-89435 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Installation in all versions up to, and including, 6...
How severe is CVE-2026-89435?
CVE-2026-89435 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-89435?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.