Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in wpForo Forum Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-12696

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WPforo Forum
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-12696?

A security vulnerability in the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin allows subscriber-level users to inject malicious JavaScript into their profile fields. This unfiltered output can compromise the security of the profile page, enabling attackers to execute scripts in the browsers of other users, including administrators. The issue arises due to the lack of proper sanitization and escaping of user input, which can lead to significant security risks if left unaddressed. Users are advised to update to wpForo Forum plugin version 3.1.2 or later to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

wpForo Forum 0 < 3.1.2

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-2026-12696 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0dde2d89-267f-4aca-b2f0-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Revanth Hari Narayana Matte
WPScan
.