CVE-2026-28111
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Contributor Privilege Escalation in Forminator

Publication date: 2026-08-06

Last updated on: 2026-08-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Privilege Escalation in Forminator <= 1.56.0 versions.

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Published
2026-08-06
Last Modified
2026-08-06
Generated
2026-08-06
AI Q&A
2026-08-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-28111
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53941

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpform forminator to 1.56.0 (inc)
wpforms forminator to 1.56.0 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the WordPress Forminator plugin versions 1.56.0 and earlier. It allows attackers with low-privilege accounts to gain higher access levels, potentially taking full control of the website.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to gain full control of your website, allowing them to modify content, steal data, or install malicious software. Websites using vulnerable versions are at high risk of compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, violating compliance requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations. Organizations may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Forminator plugin to version 1.56.0.1 or later immediately to patch the privilege escalation vulnerability. If updating is not possible, apply mitigation measures through Patchstack or disable the plugin temporarily until an update is applied.

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