CVE-2026-12421 HIGH

CVE-2026-12421: ARforms <= 7.2.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'password' Field Values

Vendor N/A
Product ARforms
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published July 23, 2026
Last update July 23, 2026

CVSS base score

7.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The ARforms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'password' Field Values in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 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.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

ARforms versions 7.2.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft input that executes JavaScript in users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens, credentials, or performing actions on behalf of affected users. The vulnerability requires no authentication and affects all users who interact with the vulnerable component.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal data or perform unauthorized actions.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users' browsers can be compromised when they interact with ARforms, risking credential theft and unauthorized account activity.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the application; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

July 23, 2026 CVE published

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