CVE-2026-96326
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Stored XSS in HT Contact Form WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-29

Last updated on: 2026-09-29

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The HT Contact Form – Drag & Drop Form Builder for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Rich Text Editor Field in all versions up to, and including, 2.10.2 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
2026-09-29
Last Modified
2026-09-29
Generated
2026-09-29
AI Q&A
2026-09-29
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-96326
EUVD
EUVD-2026-88602

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
wpforms ht_contact_form to 2.10.2 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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 HT Contact Form WordPress plugin. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via the Rich Text Editor Field due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. These scripts execute when users access infected pages.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the HT Contact Form plugin version 2.10.2 or lower. Check for injected scripts in pages using the Rich Text Editor Field. Use WordPress admin to review form content or query the database for suspicious scripts.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal user sessions, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on their behalf. It may also deface websites or spread malware. Users with admin access could further compromise the site.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy). It may result in non-compliance fines or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the HT Contact Form plugin to the latest version. If an update is unavailable, disable or remove the plugin. Scan your WordPress site for malicious scripts and review user roles to limit unauthorized access.

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