CVE-2026-5192 Details
Description
The Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 1.52.1 via the 'upload-1[file][file_path]' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Successful exploitation requires a publicly accessible form with a File Upload field where Save and Continue is enabled in that form's Behavior settings and the Save and Continue email notification is configured to attach uploaded files in Email Notifications.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 1.52.1. The vulnerability arises in the 'upload-1[file][file_path]' parameter, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files on the server that may contain sensitive information. Exploitation requires a publicly accessible form with a File Upload field, where the Save and Continue option is enabled and configured to attach uploaded files via email.
Users are advised to update the Forminator Forms plugin to version 1.52.2 or a newer patched version.
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Volerion
Assessed May 5, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 5, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3500671/forminator | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/788422c4-e070-48aa-a85d-a5d5a25a6a1d?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Forminator Forms | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |