CVE-2025-8420
Multiple Plugins by emarket-design <= Multiple Versions - Unauthenticated Limited Remote Code Execution
Description
Multiple plugins for WordPress by emarket-design with the 'emd-form-builder-lite' package are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in various versions via the emd_form_builder_lite_pagenum function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating user input before using it as a function name. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server, however, parameters can not be passed to the functions called
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2025, 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 15, 2026, 12:35 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-8420
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Request a Quote Form plugin to the latest version.
- Verify the plugin version is 2.5.3 or higher.
- Ensure proper input validation is implemented.
- Monitor server for unauthorized code execution.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description The Request a Quote Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in version less than, or equal to, 2.5.2 via the emd_form_builder_lite_pagenum function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating user input before using it as a function name. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server, however, parameters can not be passed to the functions called. Multiple plugins for WordPress by emarket-design with the 'emd-form-builder-lite' package are vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in various versions via the emd_form_builder_lite_pagenum function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating user input before using it as a function name. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server, however, parameters can not be passed to the functions called Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3346435/ Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3346460/ Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3347084/ Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3340992%40software-issue-manager&new=3340992%40software-issue-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3341064%40wp-ticket&new=3341064%40wp-ticket&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3348220%40wp-easy-events&new=3348220%40wp-easy-events&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3365190%40youtube-showcase&new=3365190%40youtube-showcase&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Request a Quote Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in version less than, or equal to, 2.5.2 via the emd_form_builder_lite_pagenum function. This is due to the plugin not properly validating user input before using it as a function name. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server, however, parameters can not be passed to the functions called. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-95 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3338854%40request-a-quote&new=3338854%40request-a-quote&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/601aa2b5-aeac-49bc-960d-4b4ff83e9229?source=cve