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CVE-2026-12404 webaways CVE debrief

The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress plugin, up to and including version 9.2.2, is vulnerable to authorization bypass. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to enumerate sequential report IDs and download complete form submission data, including sensitive information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, postal addresses, payment details, and uploaded file paths, for any saved report on the site. The plugin fails to properly verify that a user is authorized to perform an action, leading to this security issue. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. The CVE record was published on June 27, 2026, and last modified on June 29, 2026.

Vendor
webaways
Product
NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-27
Original CVE updated
2026-06-29
Advisory published
2026-06-27
Advisory updated
2026-06-29

Who should care

WordPress site administrators and users of the NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to protect their sites. This vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it a significant risk for sites that allow public access. Site owners should prioritize updating the plugin to a patched version to prevent potential data breaches.

Technical summary

The NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to improper verification of user authorization. This allows unauthenticated attackers to access and download sensitive form submission data. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-12404 and has a CVSS score of 5.3. The affected plugin versions are up to and including 9.2.2. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on June 27, 2026, and the CVE record was last modified on June 29, 2026.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to updating the NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin to a patched version. Site administrators should also review their site's form submissions for any potential data leaks and consider implementing additional security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Update the NEX-Forms – Ultimate Forms Plugin to a patched version.
  • Review site form submissions for potential data leaks.
  • Implement additional security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Monitor site activity for suspicious behavior.
  • Consider restricting access to form submissions to authorized users only.

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail provide information on the vulnerability and its impact. The source item URL provides additional context on the vulnerability, including references to the plugin's codebase. The CVSS score and severity level indicate the potential risk associated with this vulnerability.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-12404 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-12404

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

  • CVE-2026-12404 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12404

    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.