Vulnerability Description
The Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 1.52.1 via the 'upload-1[file][file_path]' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Successful exploitation requires a publicly accessible form with a File Upload field where Save and Continue is enabled in that form's Behavior settings and the Save and Continue email notification is configured to attach uploaded files in Email Notifications.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3500671/forminator
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/788422c4-e070-48aa-a85
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5192?
CVE-2026-5192 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 1.52.1 via the 'upload-1[file][file_path]...
How severe is CVE-2026-5192?
CVE-2026-5192 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-5192?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.