CVE-2026-12998: Forminator Forms <= 1.55.0.2 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Disclosure via 'draft' Parameter

Published Aug 16, 2026
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Updated

The Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.55.0.2 via the 'draft' parameter due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to enumerate sequential integer entry IDs via the 'draft' parameter and read other users' saved draft form data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses, and free-form message content. This is only exploitable on forms that have the 'Save and Continue' feature enabled.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Forminator Forms<=1.55.0.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade wordpress/Forminator Forms to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.55.0.2
  2. Configuration

    Disable the 'Save and Continue' feature, since the vulnerability is only exploitable when it is enabled.

    Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder (WordPress) Save and Continue feature = disable
  3. Compensating control

    Restrict access to any affected WordPress forms (with 'Save and Continue' enabled) to reduce exposure to unauthenticated access attempts.

Event History

Aug 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-12998?

The severity of CVE-2026-12998 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-12998?

To fix CVE-2026-12998, update the Forminator Forms plugin to a version later than 1.55.0.2.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-12998?

CVE-2026-12998 is classified as an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability.

4

What information is exposed due to CVE-2026-12998?

CVE-2026-12998 allows unauthorized access to sensitive information through the 'draft' parameter.

5

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-12998?

CVE-2026-12998 affects all versions of Forminator Forms up to and including 1.55.0.2.

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