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CVE-2026-28167 Super Forms CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-28167 vulnerability affects the WordPress Super Forms plugin, allowing for arbitrary file downloads due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory. This issue has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is considered high severity. The vulnerability is a Path Traversal issue, which can lead to potential arbitrary file downloads and possible exploitation attempts. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize updates to version 6.3.317 or later, and monitor for potential exploitation attempts. The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions.

Vendor
Super Forms
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-24
Original CVE updated
2026-10-14
Advisory published
2026-08-24
Advisory updated
2026-10-14

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the Super Forms plugin should assess exposure and prioritize updates to prevent potential exploitation.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-28167 vulnerability in the WordPress Super Forms plugin allows for arbitrary file downloads, posing a risk to WordPress installations using the plugin. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize updates, and monitor for potential exploitation attempts.

  • Potential arbitrary file downloads
  • Possible exploitation attempts
  • Need for verification and updates
  • Potential impact on WordPress installations

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-28167 vulnerability is an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') issue in the Super Forms plugin, allowing for arbitrary file downloads. The vulnerability affects versions up to 6.3.316 and is fixed in version 6.3.317.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating the Super Forms plugin to version 6.3.317 or later, and assess exposure in their environments.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and update the Super Forms plugin to version 6.3.317 or later
  • Assess exposure in environments using the Super Forms plugin
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions. The vulnerability affects versions up to 6.3.316 and is fixed in version 6.3.317. Defenders should verify and update the Super Forms plugin to version 6.3.317 or later, assess exposure in their environments, and monitor for potential exploitation attempts. The source item provides additional context on the vulnerability, but evidence limits and unknown affected scope may

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-28167 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28167

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-28167 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28167

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

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.