WS Form LITE WordPress Plugin Vulnerable to PHP Object Injection
- Severity
- CRITICAL
- CVSS
- 9.8
- Affected component
- ws form lite (wordpress)
- Patched version
- Not yet available
The WS Form LITE, Drag & Drop Contact Form Builder plugin for WordPress is under investigation for a critical vulnerability in versions up to, and including, 1.10.80. This vulnerability may allow unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object.
What happened
The WS Form LITE plugin for WordPress is reportedly vulnerable to PHP Object Injection in all versions up to, and including, 1.10.80. This vulnerability arises from the deserialization of untrusted input from form submission meta values, which could enable unauthenticated attackers to inject a PHP Object. The presence of a POP chain via another plugin or theme could exacerbate the impact, potentially allowing attackers to delete arbitrary files, retrieve sensitive data, or execute code.
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-4703, was first flagged on 2026-08-22T16:16:29.497000+00:00. The CVSS score is 9.8, indicating a critical severity level. However, there is no evidence that this vulnerability has been exploited in the wild as of the latest reports.
What to do about it
- Upgrade the WS Form LITE plugin to a version beyond 1.10.80.
- Ensure that no plugins or themes with a POP chain are installed on the site.
- Monitor the primary sources for updates on this vulnerability.
- Consult the NVD page for CVE-2026-4703 for the latest information and recommendations.
How 0Day would have caught this
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Frequently asked questions
Am I affected?
You are affected if you are using the WS Form LITE plugin for WordPress in versions up to, and including, 1.10.80.
What should I do right now?
Upgrade the WS Form LITE plugin to a version beyond 1.10.80 and ensure no plugins or themes with a POP chain are installed on the site.
Is there an official fix available?
No official fix has been published yet. Monitor the sources for updates.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.