CVE-2026-8172 — HIGH (7.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Simple Basic Contact Form WordPress plugin through 20250114 does not escape user-supplied input before reflecting it into the contact form output on validation errors, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that unauthenticated attackers can exploit against site visitors via a crafted link or cross-site form submission.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/535ec1a1-b822-43c9-8264-6442199493d3/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8172?

CVE-2026-8172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Simple Basic Contact Form WordPress plugin through 20250114 does not escape user-supplied input before reflecting it into the contact form output on validation errors, leading to a Reflected Cross...

How severe is CVE-2026-8172?

CVE-2026-8172 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8172?

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