Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessIdentify WordPress site running FormyChat ≤2.15.7
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ExploitSend unauthenticated HTTP request to unprotected plugin endpoint
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ExecutionBypass missing authorization check
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ImpactRetrieve sensitive plugin data
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization checks on every request
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | No authentication is required - the CVSS vector PR:N confirms unauthenticated exploitation is possible. The FormyChat plugin (version 2.15.7 or earlier) must be installed and active on the target WordPress site. No special server configuration, non-default settings, or user interaction is needed (AC:L, UI:N). What limits exploitation is the requirement that the specific plugin is installed and active, and that the WordPress site is network-reachable; exploitation is constrained to confidentiality impact only (C:H, I:N, A:N), meaning attackers cannot modify data or cause downtime through this vector alone. The scope is unchanged (S:U), so lateral movement to other WordPress components via this CVE alone is not implied. |
| Impact | The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 (High) is well-supported by the vector metrics: AV:N (network-reachable without special positioning), AC:L (no race conditions or specialized knowledge required), PR:N (no authentication whatsoever), UI:N (no victim interaction needed), and C:H (significant sensitive data exposure). No EPSS score was provided in the available intelligence, which limits probabilistic exploitation forecasting. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog at time of analysis, and no POC code has been confirmed, which moderates the immediate threat level. However, the attack profile - zero prerequisites, fully remote, no user interaction - is exactly the type of flaw that is rapidly picked up by automated WordPress scanning tools and threat actors who target plugin vulnerabilities en masse. The scope is unchanged (S:U), limiting blast radius to the vulnerable system itself. Real-world priority is moderate-to-high for any internet-facing WordPress site running FormyChat 2.15.7 or earlier, given how trivially scannable and exploitable this class of vulnerability is. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An unauthenticated attacker enumerates a target WordPress site for the presence of the FormyChat plugin (e.g., via response headers, plugin asset paths, or a tool like WPScan), then sends a crafted HTTP POST or GET request directly to the vulnerable plugin endpoint - requiring no session token, nonce, or credentials. The missing authorization check allows the request to succeed, returning sensitive data such as stored chat messages, contact form submissions, or plugin configuration containing API keys. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Aug 18, 2026
Unauthenticated broken access control in the FormyChat WordPress plugin (versions 2.15.7 and earlier) allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to access restricted plugin functionality or data due to missing authorization checks. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/C:H/I:N/A:N) confirms this is exploitable from the network without credentials, with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability compromise. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis, but the low-complexity, zero-authentication requirements make this straightforwardly exploitable on any exposed WordPress installation running the affected plugin.
RemediationAI
The primary remediation is to update the FormyChat plugin to a version above 2.15.7 as detailed in the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/social-contact-form/vulnerability/wordpress-formychat-plugin-2-15-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability. A specific patched release version is not confirmed from available intelligence; administrators should check the WordPress plugin repository or WPPool's official channel for the latest release. If an immediate update is not possible, a compensating control is to deactivate the FormyChat plugin until a patch is applied - plugin deactivation eliminates the attack surface entirely with no functional side effects beyond losing the chat/contact feature. Alternatively, a web application firewall (WAF) rule blocking unauthenticated requests to the plugin's known endpoint paths can reduce exposure, though this requires knowing the exact vulnerable endpoints, which are not disclosed in the available data. Patchstack's virtual patching (mPatch) feature, if subscribed, may provide a temporary shield. Do not rely solely on IP-based restrictions, as the attack vector is broadly network-accessible.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Technical ContextAI · show details
FormyChat is a WordPress social contact and live chat plugin developed by WPPool (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:wppool:formychat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*). The root cause is CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), meaning the plugin exposes one or more AJAX endpoints, REST API routes, or admin-facing actions that lack proper capability or nonce checks, a common pattern in vulnerable WordPress plugins where developers register hooks without verifying the requesting user's permissions. In WordPress, missing authorization typically manifests when wp_ajax_nopriv_ hooks or REST API endpoints are registered without accompanying current_user_can() or permission_callback validation, allowing any unauthenticated visitor to trigger privileged operations. The high confidentiality impact (C:H) suggests sensitive data - such as chat logs, contact form submissions, API credentials, or plugin configuration - is accessible without authentication.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Unauthenticated network access with no complexity; confidentiality-only impact consistent with data read via missing authorization check.
Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).
CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack
DescriptionCVE.org
Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in FormyChat <= 2.15.7 versions.
Executive ViewAI
The FormyChat WordPress plugin (versions 2.15.7 and earlier) contains an access control vulnerability allowing remote attackers to view restricted plugin data without authentication. Organizations running this plugin face immediate confidentiality risk to customer information and operational data; the vulnerability requires no special authentication or complex exploitation techniques. No vendor patch is currently available, requiring urgent interim protective measures.
Disable the plugin on all affected WordPress installations immediately; if business requirements mandate keeping the plugin active, implement network-level access controls (Web Application Firewall rules, IP whitelisting) to restrict access to FormyChat endpoints, enable comprehensive access logging on plugin functionality, and establish monitoring alerts for unauthorized access attempts or data retrieval.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
EUVD-2026-60896
GHSA-q84q-w596-h6rm
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