HIGH

CVE-2026-12421

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

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.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/23/2026
Last Modified
7/23/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12421?

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.

Is CVE-2026-12421 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-12421 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 0.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-12421?

CVE-2026-12421 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

Is CVE-2026-12421 affecting your environment?

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