CVE-2026-42742 WordPress Views for WPForms plugin <= 3.4.6 - SQL Injection vulnerability
An attacker can perform blind SQL injection to read sensitive database information from the Views for WPForms plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-42742?
CVE-2026-42742 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Aman Views for WPForms, published on 12 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Aman Views for WPForms views-for-wpforms-lite allows Blind SQL Injection.This issue affects Views for WPForms: from n/a through <= 3.4.6.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-42742?
How do I fix CVE-2026-42742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-42742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-42742 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-42742 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7mfx-xwxr-fq6r.