CVE-2026-102388: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPMU DEV Forminator
Description
CVE-2026-102388 is a high severity stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPMU DEV Forminator affecting versions from initial release up to 1.57.3. It allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed from the provided data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
WPMU DEV
Forminator
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in WPMU DEV Forminator is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). It affects all versions from initial release up to and including 1.57.3. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, so remediation status is unknown.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of users interacting with the vulnerable Forminator plugin, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or disruption of service. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, consider restricting user input or applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block XSS payloads relevant to Forminator forms.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-29T00:15:56.341Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aca494f2cdf04f65631b67a
Added to database: 10/10/2026, 14:18:55 UTC
Last enriched: 10/10/2026, 14:33:27 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 02:48:07 UTC
Views: 13
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