CVE-2026-12696 Details
Description
The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin before 3.1.2 does not sanitize and escape a user profile field before outputting it inside an HTML attribute on the public participant profile page, allowing users with a subscriber-level account to inject JavaScript that executes in the browser of any visitor who views the profile, including a logged-in administrator.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 3.1.2. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape a user profile field before displaying it in an HTML attribute on the public participant profile page. This oversight allows users with a subscriber-level account to inject JavaScript that executes in the browsers of anyone who views the profile, including logged-in administrators.
Users are advised to update the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin to version 3.1.2 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Aug 1, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Aug 3, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0dde2d89-267f-4aca-b2f0-d086b15adff0/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| wpForo Forum | < 3.1.2 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 1, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |