# MA-1317.042025: MyCERT Advisory - Critical Vulnerability in Everest Forms WordPress Plugin

**Date:** 19 Apr 2025  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-1317.042025  
**Advisory ID:** MA-1317.042025

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**1.0 Introduction**
Recently, WordPress has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability in Everest Forms WordPress plugin.
**2.0 Impact**
This vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access and malicious actions on affected websites.
**3.0 Affected Products**
- Everest Forms versions prior to 3.1.2
**4.0 Recommendations**
CyberSecurity Malaysia encourages users and administrators to review the security updates released by Wordfence and apply the necessary updates.
Kindly refer to the following URL: <https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/everest-forms/everest-forms-contact-form-quiz-survey-newsletter-payment-form-builder-for-wordpress-311-unauthenticated-php-object-injection>
Generally, we advise users of this device to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact Cyber999 through the following channels:
E-mail: cyber999[at]cybersecurity.my 
Phone: 1-300-88-2999 (monitored during business hours) 
Mobile: +60 19 2665850 (24x7 call incident reporting) 
Business Hours: Mon - Fri 08:30 -17.30 MYT 
Web: [https://www.mycert.org.my](https://www.mycert.org.my/)
**5.0    References**
- <https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/everest-forms/everest-forms-contact-form-quiz-survey-newsletter-payment-form-builder-for-wordpress-311-unauthenticated-php-object-injection>