CVE-2024-11205: The WPForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capabilit

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11205 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting wpforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WPForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wpforms_is_admin_page' function in versions starting from 1.8.4 up to, and including, 1.9.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to refund payments and cancel subscriptions.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpforms

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-10 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpforms wpforms UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.8.4 and < 1.9.2.2

Fixed in: 1.9.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wpforms || rpm -q wpforms || wpforms --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wpforms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wpforms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wpforms sudo apt install wpforms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.4> sudo apt-mark hold wpforms

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wpforms sudo dnf downgrade wpforms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.4> sudo dnf versionlock add wpforms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11205?

wpforms: upgrade to 1.9.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11205 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11205 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-11205 affect?

CVE-2024-11205 affects wpforms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). The WPForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wpforms_is_admin_page' function in versions starting from 1.8.4 up to, and including, 1.9.2.1. This makes it possi

How urgent is CVE-2024-11205?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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