CVE-2026-42742

Aman Views · Views for WPForms

A Blind SQL Injection vulnerability in the Views for WPForms plugin allows authenticated users with low privileges to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the application's database queries.

Executive summary

The Views for WPForms WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Blind SQL Injection, which may allow attackers to extract sensitive database information.

Vulnerability

The plugin fails to properly neutralize special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89), leading to a Blind SQL Injection vulnerability. Based on the CVSS vector (PR:L), this requires the attacker to have at least low-level authenticated access to the WordPress site.

Business impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to manipulate backend database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized data exfiltration or unauthorized access to sensitive application data. While the CVSS score is 8.5, the requirement for low-level authentication slightly reduces the immediate risk compared to unauthenticated remote code execution.

Remediation

Immediate Action: Update the "Views for WPForms" plugin to version 3.4.7 or later immediately.

Proactive Monitoring: Monitor database query logs for anomalous or unauthorized SQL statements that deviate from standard application behavior.

Compensating Controls: Utilize a Web Application Firewall (WAF) configured to detect and block common SQL injection patterns.

Exploitation status

Public Exploit Available: Unknown

Analyst recommendation

Maintain a strict update schedule for all WordPress plugins to mitigate risks associated with SQL injection. Immediate remediation via the vendor-provided patch is required to secure the database layer.