CVE-2026-96767
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Stored XSS in NEX-Forms WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-29

Last updated on: 2026-10-29

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'type' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-10-29
Last Modified
2026-10-29
Generated
2026-10-29
AI Q&A
2026-10-29
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-96767
EUVD
EUVD-2026-112745

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webaways NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress. It exists in versions up to 9.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'type' parameter. Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into pages, which execute when users access those pages.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress installations for the NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin version 9.3.2 or lower. Look for suspicious scripts in pages using the 'type' parameter. Use Wordfence or similar security plugins to scan for stored XSS attempts.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on their behalf. Website visitors may have their data compromised or be exposed to further attacks through the injected scripts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting user data. Organizations may face fines or legal consequences for failing to secure user information due to this flaw.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin to the latest version. Remove or disable the plugin if no update is available. Implement a web application firewall to block XSS payloads. Monitor for unauthorized script injections.

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