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Gutena Forms CVE-2026-66425

| EUVDEUVD-2026-53880 MEDIUM
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (CWE-288)
2026-08-06 Patchstack GHSA-x5q8-337f-2588
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Enumerate WordPress site for Gutena Forms plugin
  2. Delivery
    Identify unguarded authentication bypass endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Send unauthenticated crafted HTTP request
  4. Execution
    Bypass authentication check via alternate path
  5. Impact
    Modify form settings or disrupt form availability

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Alternate path authentication
Exploitation Conditions

The Gutena Forms plugin must be installed and active on a WordPress site running an affected version (<= 1.9.0). The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms no authentication is required and no special configuration is needed beyond the plugin being active - exploitation is possible against default plugin deployments. The scope is limited to the WordPress environment (S:U), meaning successful exploitation does not pivot to the underlying server or other hosted applications. Exploitation is constrained to integrity (I:L) and availability (A:L) impacts on form-related functionality; confidentiality impact is listed as N in the CVSS vector, though the 'Information Disclosure' tag in the intelligence feed suggests this may warrant further verification. There is no requirement for victim interaction (UI:N), making this a fully server-side exploitable condition.

Impact

The NVD-equivalent CVSS 6.5 (Medium) reflects a moderate-severity issue: network-accessible, zero authentication, low complexity, but with constrained impact (C:N/I:L/A:L, Scope:Unchanged). No EPSS data was provided in the intelligence feed, and the vulnerability does not appear in the CISA KEV catalog, so there is no confirmed evidence of active exploitation. The 'Information Disclosure' tag conflicts with the C:N in the CVSS vector - this inconsistency should be verified with the vendor or Patchstack advisory, as some authentication bypass vulnerabilities in form plugins also expose submitted form data (e.g., survey responses, booking details) to unauthenticated parties. The absence of a POC and KEV listing, combined with the plugin's relatively modest deployment footprint, reduces real-world priority compared to a high-CVSS score on a ubiquitous component. However, the PR:N/AC:L combination means exploitation requires no setup beyond identifying a vulnerable WordPress site, making automated scanning trivially feasible.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An unauthenticated attacker identifies a WordPress site running Gutena Forms <= 1.9.0 through passive reconnaissance (e.g., WordPress plugin enumeration via readme.txt or plugin asset paths). The attacker sends a crafted HTTP request directly to the vulnerable unguarded endpoint - bypassing authentication via an alternate code path - and performs an action restricted to authenticated users, such as modifying form settings, accessing form submission data, or disrupting form availability. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, but the low complexity suggests an attacker familiar with WordPress plugin authentication bypass patterns could construct a working exploit from the Patchstack advisory alone.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Aug 06, 2026

Broken Authentication in Gutena Forms WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.9.0) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass authentication controls, resulting in limited integrity and availability impacts against form configurations or submissions. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-288 (Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) and was reported by Patchstack. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis, but the low attack complexity and lack of authentication requirements make it straightforward to attempt against any exposed WordPress installation running the affected plugin.

RemediationAI

Update the Gutena Forms plugin beyond version 1.9.0 via the WordPress plugin dashboard or by downloading the latest release from the WordPress plugin repository. The Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/gutena-forms/vulnerability/wordpress-gutena-forms-contact-form-survey-form-feedback-book-and-custom-form-builder-plugin-1-9-0-broken-authentication-vulnerability should be consulted for the confirmed fixed version, as no specific patched version number was confirmed in the available intelligence data. If an immediate update is not possible, a compensating control is to deactivate the Gutena Forms plugin entirely until patching is feasible - this eliminates the attack surface at the cost of disabling all form functionality on the site. Additionally, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) such as Patchstack's virtual patching, Wordfence, or Cloudflare WAF with WordPress ruleset may block exploitation attempts against the vulnerable endpoint, though WAF coverage for this specific vulnerability should be verified with the provider.

Affected VersionsENISA

Gutena Forms – Contact Form, Survey Form, Feedback Form, Booking Form, and Custom Form Builder n/a ≤1.9.0

Affected Packages

euvd gutena_forms_contact_form_survey_form_feedback_form_booking_form_and_custom_form_builder no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Gutena Forms is a WordPress plugin (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:saad_iqbal:gutena_forms_-_contact_form,_survey_form,_feedback_form,_booking_form,_and_custom_form_builder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) that provides a multi-purpose form builder supporting contact, survey, feedback, booking, and custom form types. CWE-288 describes an authentication bypass achieved by using an alternate path or channel that circumvents the intended authentication mechanism - a common pattern in WordPress plugins where REST API endpoints, AJAX handlers, or form submission routes fail to enforce WordPress nonce verification or capability checks, allowing unauthenticated callers to reach privileged functionality through an unguarded code path. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) confirms the bypass is remotely triggerable with no credentials and no special configuration, consistent with a missing or improperly scoped WordPress capability check on one or more plugin endpoints.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
vuln.today AI 6.5 MEDIUM

Network-reachable with no auth (PR:N) or user interaction; scope unchanged; integrity and availability limited to form plugin functionality only.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Gutena Forms - Contact Form, Survey Form, Feedback Form, Booking Form, and Custom Form Builder <= 1.9.0 versions.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 78% exploitable
Prevalence
Low
niche WordPress form builder plugin, limited enterprise deployment
Data Quality
6 sources
Confidence: High

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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