CVE-2026-3986 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-3986: Calculated Fields Form <= 5.4.5.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Form Settings

Vendor Codepeople
Product Calculated Fields Form
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 13, 2026
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

6.4/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the form settings in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.5.0. This is due to insufficient capability checks on the form settings save handler and insufficient input sanitization of the `fcontent` field in `fhtml` field types. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Calculated Fields Form versions up to 5.4.5.0 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning injected code can affect other users and site functionality. An attacker with low-level access can craft malicious input that executes in other users' browsers, potentially compromising site security and user data.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect site functionality.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users with low privileges can inject scripts affecting other users and site operations.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 13, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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