CVE-2026-86833
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Publication date: 2026-10-07

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The MetForm WordPress plugin before 4.3.1 does not sanitize or escape submitted form-field values before inserting them into the HTML body of its email notifications, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary markup into the administrator and submitter notification emails the site sends.

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Published
2026-10-07
Last Modified
2026-10-07
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-86833
EUVD
EUVD-2026-94193

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Unknown MetForm 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-74 The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an unauthenticated HTML injection issue in the MetForm WordPress plugin versions below 4.3.1. The plugin fails to sanitize or escape form-field values before inserting them into email notification HTML bodies. Attackers can inject arbitrary markup into emails sent to administrators and form submitters without authentication.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the MetForm WordPress plugin. If it is below 4.3.1, the system is vulnerable. This can be done by inspecting the plugin files or using WordPress admin panel.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could inject malicious scripts or deceptive content into emails, potentially leading to phishing attacks, credential theft, or misinformation. Administrators and form submitters may receive compromised emails without any authentication required to exploit this issue.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure or manipulation, potentially violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's integrity and confidentiality requirements. Organizations may face compliance penalties if user data is compromised through this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the MetForm plugin to version 4.3.1 or later immediately to patch the vulnerability. If updating is not possible, consider disabling the plugin until an update is applied.

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