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Vulnerability Database/CVE-2026-39440

CVE-2026-39440: FunnelFormsPro RCE Vulnerability

CVE-2026-39440 is a remote code execution flaw in FunnelFormsPro that allows attackers to inject and execute malicious code. This post covers the technical details, affected versions through 3.8.1, and mitigation strategies.

Updated: May 14, 2026

CVE-2026-39440 Overview

CVE-2026-39440 is a code injection vulnerability in the Funnelforms LLC FunnelFormsPro WordPress plugin. The flaw affects all versions up to and including 3.8.1. Attackers with low-privilege authenticated access can inject and execute arbitrary code on the underlying WordPress host. The issue is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code and enables remote code execution through remote code inclusion.

Critical Impact

Authenticated attackers can achieve remote code execution on WordPress sites running FunnelFormsPro through 3.8.1, leading to full site compromise, data theft, and lateral movement into hosting infrastructure.

Affected Products

  • Funnelforms LLC FunnelFormsPro WordPress plugin
  • All versions from initial release through 3.8.1
  • WordPress sites with the plugin installed and activated

Discovery Timeline

  • 2026-04-23 - CVE-2026-39440 published to NVD
  • 2026-04-23 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2026-39440

Vulnerability Analysis

The vulnerability allows Remote Code Inclusion through improper control of code generation in the FunnelFormsPro plugin. The plugin fails to sanitize input that influences how PHP code is dynamically generated or included at runtime. Attackers with low privileges can supply crafted input that the plugin treats as executable code. The flaw produces a scope change, meaning impact extends beyond the vulnerable component to other resources on the host.

Successful exploitation grants full read, write, and execution access on the affected WordPress installation. Attackers can pivot from the compromised plugin context to the broader hosting environment.

Root Cause

The root cause is improper control of generation of code [CWE-94]. The plugin constructs or includes code paths using attacker-controllable values without validating that the input is safe. This permits remote code inclusion where attacker-supplied data is interpreted as PHP code rather than as inert input.

Attack Vector

The attack vector is network-based and requires low-level authentication. No user interaction is required to trigger the vulnerability. An attacker submits a crafted request to a plugin endpoint that processes input used in code generation or file inclusion. The plugin then includes or evaluates the attacker-controlled payload, resulting in arbitrary PHP execution under the web server account. Technical details are documented in the Patchstack Vulnerability Report.

Detection Methods for CVE-2026-39440

Indicators of Compromise

  • Unexpected PHP files written to the WordPress wp-content/uploads/ or plugin directories
  • Outbound network connections from the web server to unfamiliar hosts following requests to FunnelFormsPro endpoints
  • WordPress access logs showing authenticated POST requests to FunnelFormsPro AJAX or admin endpoints from unusual IP addresses
  • New or modified administrator accounts created shortly after plugin-related requests

Detection Strategies

  • Review WordPress and web server logs for anomalous requests targeting FunnelFormsPro plugin handlers
  • Monitor for PHP processes spawning shell commands or invoking outbound network utilities such as curl or wget
  • Inspect plugin directories and uploads folders for newly created .php files or files with suspicious timestamps
  • Correlate authentication events with subsequent plugin requests to identify abuse of low-privilege accounts

Monitoring Recommendations

  • Enable file integrity monitoring on the WordPress installation directory, including wp-content/plugins/funnelforms-pro/
  • Forward WordPress audit logs and PHP error logs to a centralized logging platform for correlation
  • Alert on web shell signatures and on PHP execution from non-standard paths
  • Track subscriber and contributor account activity for anomalous administrative actions

How to Mitigate CVE-2026-39440

Immediate Actions Required

  • Deactivate the FunnelFormsPro plugin until a patched version is installed
  • Audit all WordPress user accounts and revoke unused or untrusted low-privilege accounts
  • Inspect the plugin directory and wp-content/uploads/ for unauthorized files and remove them
  • Rotate WordPress administrator credentials, database passwords, and any API keys stored in the site configuration

Patch Information

At the time of publication, the vendor advisory tracked in the Patchstack Vulnerability Report lists FunnelFormsPro versions through 3.8.1 as affected. Administrators should upgrade to the latest vendor release that addresses CVE-2026-39440 once available.

Workarounds

  • Restrict access to WordPress authentication endpoints using IP allowlisting or a web application firewall
  • Apply virtual patching rules through a WAF to block requests matching known FunnelFormsPro exploit patterns
  • Disable file write permissions on plugin directories where the application does not require runtime writes
  • Enforce least privilege for all WordPress accounts and require multi-factor authentication for users with plugin access
bash
# Configuration example - disable the plugin via WP-CLI until patched
wp plugin deactivate funnelforms-pro
wp plugin status funnelforms-pro

Disclaimer: This content was generated using AI. While we strive for accuracy, please verify critical information with official sources.

  • Vulnerability Details
  • TypeRCE

  • Vendor/TechFunnelformspro

  • SeverityCRITICAL

  • CVSS Score9.9

  • EPSS Probability0.02%

  • Known ExploitedNo
  • CVSS Vector
  • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • Impact Assessment
  • ConfidentialityLow
  • IntegrityNone
  • AvailabilityHigh
  • CWE References
  • CWE-94
  • Technical References
  • Patchstack Vulnerability Report
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