CVE-2026-22422
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Cross-Site Scripting in Everest Forms ≤ 3.4.1 Enables Code Injection

Publication date: 2026-02-19

Last updated on: 2026-02-20

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in wpeverest Everest Forms everest-forms allows Code Injection.This issue affects Everest Forms: from n/a through <= 3.4.1.
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Published
2026-02-19
Last Modified
2026-02-20
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2026-06-16
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2026-02-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2026-22422
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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpeverest everest_forms to 3.4.1 (inc)
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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 vulnerability is an Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page, also known as a Basic Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue. It occurs in the Everest Forms plugin for WordPress (wpeverest Everest Forms) up to version 3.4.1. The flaw allows an attacker to inject malicious code into the web page, which can then be executed by users viewing the page.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website. This can lead to unauthorized actions such as stealing user session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, defacing the website, or performing actions on behalf of the user without their consent.

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