CVE-2026-8172

Name: CVE-2026-8172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-23T07:16:21.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 23, 2026

CVE-2026-8172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple Basic Contact Form WordPress plugin through 20250114 does not escape user-supplied input before reflecting it into the contact form output on validation errors, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that unauthenticated attackers can exploit against site visitors via a crafted link or cross-site form submission.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Simple Basic Contact Form WordPress plugin through 20250114 does not escape user-supplied input before reflecting it into the contact form output on validation errors, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that unauthenticated attackers can exploit against site visitors via a crafted link or cross-site form submission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/535ec1a1-b822-43c9-8264-6442199493d3/

Timeline

Published: Jun 23, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 23, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8172?

How severe is CVE-2026-8172?

CVE-2026-8172 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8172?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-8172?

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Source: NVD / NIST