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CVE-2026-42377 Brainstorm Force CVE debrief

A Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureForms Pro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects SureForms Pro: from n/a through 2.8.0. The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to unauthorized access. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates to prevent potential security breaches. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected versions and remediation may be limited.

Vendor
Brainstorm Force
Product
SureForms Pro
CVSS
HIGH 7.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-29
Original CVE updated
2026-10-26
Advisory published
2026-04-29
Advisory updated
2026-10-26

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress deployments using SureForms Pro should assess exposure and prioritize updates to prevent potential security breaches. This includes verifying SureForms Pro versions and configurations, and applying updates if available. Additionally, defenders should review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.

Why it matters

Defenders should care about CVE-2026-42377 because it involves a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the SureForms Pro plugin for WordPress, potentially allowing unauthorized access and exploitation of incorrectly configured access control security levels. This requires verification of SureForms Pro versions and configurations, and updates should be applied if available.

  • Potential unauthorized access to sensitive data
  • Possible exploitation of incorrectly configured access control
  • Verification of SureForms Pro version and configuration is necessary

Technical summary

The Brainstorm Force SureForms Pro plugin for WordPress has a Missing Authorization vulnerability. This issue allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability affects SureForms Pro versions from n/a through 2.8.0.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating SureForms Pro installations to prevent potential unauthorized access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify SureForms Pro installations for version 2.8.0 or earlier
  • Update SureForms Pro to a version beyond 2.8.0 if available
  • Monitor for unusual activity in SureForms Pro deployments

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected versions and remediation is limited. Defenders should verify SureForms Pro versions and configurations, and apply updates if available. The vulnerability affects SureForms Pro versions from n/a through 2.8.0. There may be limited information available on the specific versions affected and the remediation steps required.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-42377 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-42377

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-42377 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42377

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.