Cross-Site Scripting in WPForms by WPForms LLC
CVE-2020-36919

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Syed Balkhi

Status
WPforms
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36919?

WPForms version 1.7.8 is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting attack through the slider import search feature and tab parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the ListTable.php endpoint, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript in a user's web browser. Successful exploitation could compromise the integrity of user sessions and lead to unauthorized actions within the application.

Affected Version(s)

WPForms 0 <= 1.7.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-36919 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51152
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpforms-lite
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wpforms-cross-site-s...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Milad karimi
.