What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPEverest Everest Forms Pro allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Everest Forms Pro: from n/a through 1.9.10.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Everest Forms Pro versions up to 1.9.10 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into form pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers when they visit affected form pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site users visiting affected forms may have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see defaced content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must visit an attacker-controlled or compromised page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 19, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated