CVE-2026-116402
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Improper Neutralization of HTML Tags in SureForms

Publication date: 2026-10-29

Last updated on: 2026-10-29

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureForms sureforms allows Code Injection.This issue affects SureForms: from n/a through 2.12.9.

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Published
2026-10-29
Last Modified
2026-10-29
Generated
2026-10-29
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2026-10-29
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-116402
EUVD
EUVD-2026-112917

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Brainstorm Force SureForms 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-80 The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.

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Executive Summary

This is a Basic Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Brainstorm Force SureForms plugin. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages by improperly neutralizing HTML tags containing scripts. The flaw exists in versions up to 2.12.9.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser when they visit a page using the vulnerable plugin. This could lead to theft of session cookies, account takeover, or defacement of the website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user data, which may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using the vulnerable plugin may face compliance violations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update SureForms to the latest version (2.12.9 or later) to address the XSS vulnerability. Disable or restrict access to vulnerable instances until patched. Monitor network traffic for suspicious HTML/script injection attempts targeting SureForms endpoints.

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