CVE-2025-9898

CVE-2025-9898 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Description

The cForms – Light speed fast Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the cforms_api function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify forms and their settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9898?
The cForms – Light speed fast Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the cforms_api function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify forms and their settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2025-9898?
CVE-2025-9898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-9898 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9898?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-9898 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-9898 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-31412.
When was CVE-2025-9898 published?
CVE-2025-9898 was published on 2025-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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