CVE-2026-96227
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CVE-2026-96227 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Piotnet Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.30 does not authenticate or validate a form-submission file-upload request and permits browser-renderable file types to be stored, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store a file that executes arbitrary JavaScript in the site's origin when it is opened (Stored XSS).. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Piotnet Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.30 does not authenticate or validate a form-submission file-upload request and permits browser-renderable file types to be stored, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store a file that executes arbitrary JavaScript in the site's origin when it is opened (Stored XSS).
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Piotnet Forms | <= 1.0.30 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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