CVE-2026-1261 HIGH

CVE-2026-1261: MetForm Pro <= 3.9.6 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Vendor Wpmet
Product MetForm Pro
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 10, 2026
Last update April 8, 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 MetForm Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Quiz feature in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.6 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

MetForm Pro versions up to 3.9.6 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting other parts of the application. No user interaction is required for exploitation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in users' browsers and affects other application components.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can steal user sessions, redirect visitors, or deface your site without needing to log in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 10, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated