Reflected cross-site scripting in WordPress Everest Forms plugin
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
The Everest Forms plugin for WordPress, through 3.6.1, is affected. Input is not neutralized during web page generation, which allows reflected cross-site scripting (CWE-79). An unauthenticated remote attacker can run script in a victim's browser if the victim interacts with a crafted request. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Everest Forms allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Everest Forms: from n/a through 3.6.1.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Forms | Everest Forms | up to 3.6.1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Everest Forms VendorEverest Forms Affected up to 3.6.1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for Everest Forms.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Timeline
- 2026-10-07 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-94670
- 2026-10-07 Alias added: GHSA-w525-c4vq-qxjw
- 2026-10-07 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-07 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
More Everest Forms vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-74725 Stored cross-site scripting in WordPress Everest Forms plugin CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.1
- TI-2026-86524 Missing authorization in Everest Forms WordPress plugin CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 4.3
Sources
- CVE-2026-94670 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-94670 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-w525-c4vq-qxjw · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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