Unsanitized Input Vulnerability in Forms Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-86799

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-86799?

The Forms WordPress plugin before version 3.0.2 allows unauthenticated users to exploit inadequately sanitized form values. This vulnerability enables potential attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, which can execute in the browser of any administrator viewing the form submissions within the WordPress admin dashboard. This poses significant risks, as it can lead to unauthorized actions or data breaches.

Affected Version(s)

Forms 0 < 3.0.2

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.

References

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pablo González Pérez
Francisco José Ramírez Vicente and Iñigo Sánchez Enciso
WPScan
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