PLUGIN SECURITY
Is FormLayer safe?
Build fast and powerful contact forms in WordPress with an intuitive drag-and-drop builder packed with smart features.
What this plugin does
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formlayer - Author: Softaculous
- 100000+ active installs
- 112894 all-time downloads
- On WordPress.org since 2026-05-26
contact formcustom formformsforms builder
Maintenance status
- Latest known version: 1.0.8
- Last updated: 2026-08-25 7:51am GMT
- Tested up to WordPress: 7.1
- Max supported PHP (analyzed): 8.4
Known vulnerabilities
2 known CVEs on file for FormLayer. Reported between 2026 and 2026.
| CVE | Vulnerability | Type | Severity | Affected | Fixed in | Published | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-59519 | FormLayer [formlayer] < 1.0.7 | Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data | Medium 5.3 | < 1.0.7 | 1.0.7 | 2026-07-05 | ✓ fixed in latest |
| CVE-2026-78151 | FormLayer < 1.0.9 - Unauthenticated Form Configuration Disclosure via Form Submission Response | — | Unknown | < 1.0.9 | 1.0.9 | — | ⚠ update needed |
How to fix it
Keep FormLayer updated — 1.0.8 is the latest version on wordpress.org, and each CVE above lists the exact release that fixed it ("Fixed in").
This is the plugin's full known vulnerability history, not a scan of any specific installation — run a free scan of your own site to check your exact installed version.
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