CVE-2026-92229
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Arbitrary Shortcode Execution in Forminator WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-19

Last updated on: 2026-09-19

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The The Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.57.2. This is due to the software allowing users to execute an action that does not properly validate a value before running do_shortcode. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes.

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Published
2026-09-19
Last Modified
2026-09-19
Generated
2026-09-20
AI Q&A
2026-09-20
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-92229

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpform forminator to 1.57.2 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-94 The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes in the Forminator Forms WordPress plugin due to improper input validation before running do_shortcode. It affects versions up to and including 1.57.2.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could exploit this to perform unauthorized actions, steal data, or manipulate content on your WordPress site without needing authentication. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk of confidentiality and integrity compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the The Forminator Forms plugin to the latest version immediately to patch the vulnerability. If updating is not possible, consider disabling or removing the plugin until an update is available.

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