CVE-2025-3471: The SureForms WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not have proper authorisation check when updating its settin

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-3471?

sureforms: upgrade to 1.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-3471 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3471 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-3471 affect?

CVE-2025-3471 affects sureforms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). The SureForms WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not have proper authorisation check when updating its settings via the REST API, which could allow Contributor and above roles to perform such action

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-3471?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2025-3471 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting sureforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The SureForms WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not have proper authorisation check when updating its settings via the REST API, which could allow Contributor and above roles to perform such action

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2025-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: brainstormforce

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-30 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brainstormforce sureforms UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.4

Fixed in: 1.4.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sureforms

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-3471?

sureforms: upgrade to 1.4.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3471 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3471 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-2025-3471 affect?

CVE-2025-3471 affects sureforms. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). The SureForms WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not have proper authorisation check when updating its settings via the REST API, which could allow Contributor and above roles to perform such action

How urgent is CVE-2025-3471?

Priority 29/100. Public exploit reference

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