CVE-2026-89435
Formidable Forms <= 6.35 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Plugin Installation via 'file_url' Parameter
Description
The Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Installation in all versions up to, and including, 6.35 via the 'file_url' parameter parameter. This is due to insufficient URL prefix validation in validate_url_is_in_s3_bucket() and a permission callback that relies solely on a shared token obtainable by any user with the delegable frm_view_forms capability, without checking install_plugins or activate_plugins capabilities. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins on the server. Exploitation additionally requires that the site is free-only (Formidable Pro is NOT installed).
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 30, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 30, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Formidable Forms plugin to version 6.36 or later.
- Restrict access to the frm_view_forms capability.
- Ensure install_plugins and activate_plugins capabilities are properly checked.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Installation in all versions up to, and including, 6.35 via the 'file_url' parameter parameter. This is due to insufficient URL prefix validation in validate_url_is_in_s3_bucket() and a permission callback that relies solely on a shared token obtainable by any user with the delegable frm_view_forms capability, without checking install_plugins or activate_plugins capabilities. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to install arbitrary plugins on the server. Exploitation additionally requires that the site is free-only (Formidable Pro is NOT installed). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-74 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/89xxx/CVE-2026-89435.json">CVE-2026-89435</a> Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/controllers/FrmAddonsController.php#L1459 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/controllers/FrmAddonsController.php#L1489 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/controllers/FrmAddonsController.php#L1514 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/controllers/FrmAppController.php#L1167 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/formidable/tags/6.35/classes/helpers/FrmAppHelper.php#L4934 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3746820/formidable/trunk/classes/controllers/FrmAddonsController.php Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=3750372%40formidable%2Ftags%2F7.0&old=3688662%40formidable%2Ftags%2F6.35 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/87661de6-e835-495e-9bd2-4d64b4718108?source=cve