Vulnerability Description
The BitForm plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'bitform' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied shortcode attributes ('width' and 'height') in the Shortcode::shortcode() function, which are interpolated directly into the 'style' attribute of an <iframe> element. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bitform/tags/1.1.0/Common/Shortcode.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bitform/tags/1.1.0/Common/Shortcode.p
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/bitform/tags/1.1.0/index.php#L54
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/71167dec-38ec-4eb3-8fa
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-8891?
CVE-2026-8891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The BitForm plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'bitform' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to insufficient input sanitizati...
How severe is CVE-2026-8891?
CVE-2026-8891 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8891?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.