CVE-2026-96227: Piotnet Forms <= 1.0.30 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via File Upload

Published Oct 11, 2026
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Updated

The Piotnet Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.30 does not authenticate or validate a form-submission file-upload request and permits browser-renderable file types to be stored, allowing unauthenticated attackers to store a file that executes arbitrary JavaScript in the site's origin when it is opened (Stored XSS).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Piotnet Piotnet Forms<=1.0.30

Event History

Oct 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker does not need to authenticate. They need to be able to submit a file-upload request to a vulnerable Piotnet Forms installation.

2

What must happen for the stored JavaScript to execute?

The attacker-uploaded browser-renderable file must be opened. When opened, it can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the site's origin.

3

Are installations through version 1.0.30 affected?

The issue affects Piotnet Forms through version 1.0.30. The provided information does not identify a fixed version.

4

How can I determine whether my site may be affected?

Check whether Piotnet Forms is installed and whether its version is 1.0.30 or earlier. Also review whether the plugin accepts unauthenticated form-submission file-upload requests and stores browser-renderable file types.

Contact

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