CVE-2026-49109 crm perks CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations with the affected plugin should assess exposure and prioritize patching or mitigation. This includes verifying plugin versions and updates, reviewing compensating controls for exposed systems, and monitoring for suspicious activity. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also be aware of the potential impacts and take necessary actions.

Why it matters

Defenders should care about CVE-2026-49109 due to the potential for code execution and data breaches in WordPress installations with the affected plugin. Immediate patching or mitigation is necessary, and verification of plugin versions and updates is required.

• Potential for code execution requires verification
• Possible data breaches or modifications
• Need for immediate patching or mitigation
• Verification of plugin versions and updates

Technical summary

The Integration for Salesforce and Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Formidable, Ninja Forms plugin versions <= 1.4.3 contain an unauthenticated PHP Object Injection vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious PHP objects, potentially leading to code execution and data breaches. The vulnerability is considered critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches or mitigations.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify plugin version and check for updates
• Apply patches or mitigations
• Monitor for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on affected versions and exploitation is limited. Defenders should verify plugin versions and updates, and review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified. The official CVE Program record and NIST NVD vulnerability detail page offer source-provided CVE metadata and vulnerability assessments.

Sources and references

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.