CVE-2026-28143: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPMU DEV Forminator
CVE-2026-28143 is a high-severity unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting WPMU DEV's Forminator plugin versions up to and including 1.56.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts during web page generation, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-28143 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPMU DEV's Forminator plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.56.0. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected web pages, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying workarounds if available or restrict access to vulnerable endpoints where feasible. Monitor WPMU DEV advisories for updates.
CVE-2026-28143: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in WPMU DEV Forminator
Description
CVE-2026-28143 is a high-severity unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting WPMU DEV's Forminator plugin versions up to and including 1.56.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts during web page generation, potentially impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
WPMU DEV
Forminator
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28143 is an unauthenticated cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPMU DEV's Forminator plugin, affecting all versions up to 1.56.0. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79), which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users visiting the affected web pages, potentially leading to data disclosure, modification, or disruption of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying workarounds if available or restrict access to vulnerable endpoints where feasible. Monitor WPMU DEV advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-25T12:14:24.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a749d34bf8831d539db9d95
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:41:56 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:05:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 39
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