Description
The SpiceForms Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'spiceforms' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Published: 2026-01-14
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Stored Cross‑Site Scripting
Action: Update plugin
AI Analysis

Impact

The SpiceForms Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored XSS through the 'spiceforms' shortcode. An authenticated user with contributor-level rights can supply unsanitized attributes that are later stored and rendered on any page using the shortcode. This allows the injection of arbitrary JavaScript that will execute in the browsers of all visitors to the page, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or the delivery of malicious content. The weakness is a classic input‑validation flaw (CWE‑79).

Affected Systems

Aankit’s SpiceForms Form Builder plugin, distributed via the WordPress plugin repository, is affected in all releases up to and including 1.0. Administrators should check their WordPress installations for this plugin and verify the installed version. The vulnerability is present when the plugin is active; disabling it removes the risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score of less than 1 % suggests a low likelihood that attackers are currently exploiting the flaw in the wild, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack path requires authenticated access with at least contributor privileges and the ability to add or edit shortcode content; passive browsing does not trigger the flaw. Nonetheless, the potential damage to user sessions and site reputation warrants timely remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 16:24 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest version of SpiceForms Form Builder (any release after 1.0) or uninstall the plugin entirely if it is no longer needed.
  • Revoke contributor‑level permissions from users who should not be able to add or edit shortcode content, or replace the plugin with a more secure alternative that properly sanitizes shortcode attributes.
  • Configure a strict Content Security Policy for the WordPress site to limit inline script execution and block or report unexpected script injections via the shortcode.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 21, 2026 at 16:24 UTC.

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History

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The SpiceForms Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'spiceforms' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Title SpiceForms Form Builder <= 1.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
Weaknesses CWE-79
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Wordfence

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-08T17:27:11.414Z

Reserved: 2025-10-24T16:00:36.089Z

Link: CVE-2025-12178

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-01-15T17:59:58.770Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-01-14T06:15:50.760

Modified: 2026-04-15T00:35:42.020

Link: CVE-2025-12178

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-04-21T16:30:40Z

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