CVE-2026-0996: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in techjewel Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder
The Fluent Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the AI Form Builder module in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.14 due to a combination of missing authorization checks, a leaked nonce, and insufficient input sanitization. The vulnerability allows Subscriber-level users to trigger AI form generation via a protected endpoint. When prompted, AI services will typically return bare JavaScript code (without <script> tags), which bypasses the plugin's sanitization. This stored JavaScript executes whenever anyone views the generated form, making it possible for authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that will execute in the context of any user accessing the form.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Fluent Forms plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability in its AI Form Builder module due to missing authorization checks, a leaked nonce, and inadequate input sanitization. Subscriber-level users can trigger AI form generation via a protected endpoint, causing AI services to return raw JavaScript code without <script> tags. This code bypasses the plugin's sanitization and is stored, executing whenever the generated form is viewed by any user. This allows injection of arbitrary scripts in the context of users accessing the form, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access can inject and store malicious JavaScript code that executes in the browsers of users who view the generated forms. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, data theft, or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires authenticated access, but it compromises confidentiality and integrity of user sessions or data within the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level user permissions to trusted users only and avoid using the AI Form Builder module if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2026-0996: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in techjewel Fluent Forms – Customizable Contact Forms, Survey, Quiz, & Conversational Form Builder
Description
The Fluent Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the AI Form Builder module in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.14 due to a combination of missing authorization checks, a leaked nonce, and insufficient input sanitization. The vulnerability allows Subscriber-level users to trigger AI form generation via a protected endpoint. When prompted, AI services will typically return bare JavaScript code (without <script> tags), which bypasses the plugin's sanitization. This stored JavaScript executes whenever anyone views the generated form, making it possible for authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that will execute in the context of any user accessing the form.
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Technical Analysis
The Fluent Forms plugin for WordPress contains a stored XSS vulnerability in its AI Form Builder module due to missing authorization checks, a leaked nonce, and inadequate input sanitization. Subscriber-level users can trigger AI form generation via a protected endpoint, causing AI services to return raw JavaScript code without <script> tags. This code bypasses the plugin's sanitization and is stored, executing whenever the generated form is viewed by any user. This allows injection of arbitrary scripts in the context of users accessing the form, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access can inject and store malicious JavaScript code that executes in the browsers of users who view the generated forms. This can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users, data theft, or other client-side impacts. The vulnerability does not affect availability and requires authenticated access, but it compromises confidentiality and integrity of user sessions or data within the affected WordPress site.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict Subscriber-level user permissions to trusted users only and avoid using the AI Form Builder module if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-15T15:42:36.325Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 698ac9b04b57a58fa1e63df0
Added to database: 2/10/2026, 6:01:20 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:54:50 PM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 5:17:24 PM
Views: 112
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