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CVE-2026-96335 WPMU DEV CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-96335 vulnerability affects the WordPress Forminator plugin, versions up to and including 1.57.2. This issue is related to a Missing Authorization vulnerability, which allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is classified as HIGH. Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the Forminator plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation efforts. The CVE record and source item provide information on the vulnerability, its impact, and affected versions. However, further verification is required to determine the extent of the vulnerability and potential

Vendor
WPMU DEV
Product
Forminator
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-07
Original CVE updated
2026-10-07
Advisory published
2026-10-07
Advisory updated
2026-10-07

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the Forminator plugin should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation efforts.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-96335 vulnerability in the WordPress Forminator plugin requires verification and remediation efforts to prevent potential exploitation. Defenders should prioritize updating vulnerable plugin versions and monitoring for potential exploitation attempts.

  • Verify and update vulnerable Forminator plugin versions to prevent potential exploitation
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Assess exposure and prioritize remediation efforts for WordPress installations using the Forminator plugin

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-96335 vulnerability is a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the WordPress Forminator plugin, versions up to and including 1.57.2. This issue allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 and is classified as HIGH. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Forminator plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability. The CVE record and source item provide information on the vulnerability, its impact, and affected versions.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the Forminator plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of the Forminator plugin in use
  • Update the plugin to a version that addresses this vulnerability
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide information on the vulnerability, its impact, and affected versions. However, further verification is required to determine the extent of the vulnerability and potential exploitation.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-96335 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-96335

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

  • CVE-2026-96335 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96335

    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.