Is CVE-2024-13785 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-13785 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-13785 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-13785 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-13785?

CVE-2024-13785 has a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2024-13785

CWE-94Published: March 21, 2026· Updated: Mar 23, 2026

5.6

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:23.6th

Official Description

The The Contact Form, Survey, Quiz & Popup Form Builder – ARForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.2. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-13785 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.