WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2026-81276 Deferred

Kali Forms exposes an unauthenticated state-changing operation

Kali Forms through 2.4.23 exposes an affected operation without the authorization it requires. An unauthenticated attacker can invoke that protected operation and change plugin or site data.

CVE / CNA score 5.3 CVSS 3.1 · audit@patchstack.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Kali Forms
Plugin slug
kali-forms
Affected
n/a through 2.4.23
Safe version
2.4.24
Published
Aug 27, 2026
Weakness
CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

This CVE was published Aug 27, 2026 and is one of 18 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update to 2.4.24 or later and review Kali Forms activity and affected data for unauthorized changes.

A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Kali Forms <= 2.4.23 versions.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources