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CVE-2026-97296 Rocketgenius, Inc CVE debrief
A Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability exists in Rocketgenius, Inc Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress, allowing for Object Injection. This issue affects Gravity Forms versions from n/a before 3.1.1. Defenders should assess potential exposure and impact, focusing on systems using Gravity Forms versions prior to 3.1.1. The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further verification is required to determine the full scope of affected systems and potential impact.
- Vendor
- Rocketgenius, Inc
- Product
- Gravity Forms
- CVSS
- HIGH 8.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-16
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-16
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-16
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-16
Who should care
Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using Gravity Forms versions prior to 3.1.1 should assess potential exposure and impact. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to verify exposure and plan for updates or mitigations.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-97296 is a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress, allowing Object Injection. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact, focusing on systems using Gravity Forms versions prior to 3.1.1.
- Potential Object Injection attacks may allow for arbitrary code execution
- Defenders must verify Gravity Forms version and update to 3.1.1 or later
- Exposure assessment is required for systems using Gravity Forms versions prior to 3.1.1
Technical summary
The Gravity Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Object Injection due to a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability. This issue affects Gravity Forms versions from n/a before 3.1.1. The vulnerability allows for potential Object Injection attacks, which may lead to arbitrary code execution. Defenders must verify Gravity Forms version and update to 3.1.1 or later if necessary.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact, focusing on systems using Gravity Forms versions prior to 3.1.1.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Gravity Forms version and update to 3.1.1 or later if necessary
- Assess potential exposure and impact on systems using Gravity Forms versions prior to 3.1.1
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. Further verification is required to determine the full scope of affected systems and potential impact.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-97296 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-97296
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-97296 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-97296
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.