CVE-2026-12421: ARforms <= 7.2.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'password' Field Values
The ARforms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'password' Field Values in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-12421?
CVE-2026-12421 has a severity rating of high, with a score of 7.2.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12421?
To fix CVE-2026-12421, update the ARforms plugin to version 7.2.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12421?
CVE-2026-12421 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-12421?
All users of the ARforms plugin for WordPress up to version 7.2.1 are affected by CVE-2026-12421.
What can attackers do with CVE-2026-12421?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-12421 to inject arbitrary web scripts through the 'password' field, potentially compromising user data.