CVE-2026-2688 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The HIPAA FORMS WordPress plugin before 3.2.0 contains a hardcoded authentication bypass via a hardcoded parameter alongside all AJAX requests. The server explicitly checks for this value to skip nonce validation entirely. This allows unauthenticated attackers to access protected AJAX endpoints.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/779304f2-7dc2-4f12-b134-dede9a0c5eb6/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-2688?

CVE-2026-2688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The HIPAA FORMS WordPress plugin before 3.2.0 contains a hardcoded authentication bypass via a hardcoded parameter alongside all AJAX requests. The server explicitly checks for this value to skip nonc...

How severe is CVE-2026-2688?

CVE-2026-2688 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-2688?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.