What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-27070?

CVE-2026-27070 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Wordpress Plugin are affected by CVE-2026-27070?

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Everest Forms Pro (versions through 1.9.10) allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that persist on web pages and affect all users who view them.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-27070?

Within 24 hours: Audit all Everest Forms Pro installations to identify versions through 1.9.10 and document affected systems; disable the plugin on non-critical systems if possible. Within 7 days: Implement WAF rules to block suspicious input to form submission endpoints, review form submission logs for evidence of exploitation, and establish a monitoring protocol for this CVE. Within 30 days: Evaluate alternative form plugins with better security track records, plan and execute a comprehensive security review of all form data, and establish a vendor security assessment process before deploying plugins.

Wordpress Plugin CVE-2026-27070

EUVD-2026-13091 HIGH

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2026-03-19 audit@patchstack.com

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Re-analysis Queued

Apr 22, 2026 - 21:37 vuln.today

cvss_changed

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 19, 2026 - 09:22 euvd

EUVD-2026-13091

Analysis Generated

Mar 19, 2026 - 09:22 vuln.today

CVE Published

Mar 19, 2026 - 09:16 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPEverest Everest Forms Pro allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Everest Forms Pro: from n/a through 1.9.10.

AnalysisAI

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Everest Forms Pro WordPress plugin that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The plugin versions through 1.9.10 are affected, and the vulnerability can be exploited over the network with low attack complexity requiring no privileges but user interaction. With a CVSS score of 7.1 and reported by Patchstack audit team, this represents a moderate-to-high severity issue with scope change indicating potential impact beyond the vulnerable component.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation), specifically manifesting as a stored XSS flaw. The Everest Forms Pro plugin for WordPress fails to properly sanitize and encode user-supplied input before rendering it in web pages, allowing attackers to inject JavaScript or HTML that persists in the application database. The CVSS vector indicates network-based exploitation (AV:N) with changed scope (S:C), meaning the vulnerable component and impacted component are different, typical of XSS where the attacker compromises one user's session to affect others. The affected software is a premium WordPress form builder plugin developed by WPEverest, used for creating contact forms, surveys, and other data collection interfaces on WordPress sites.

RemediationAI

Administrators should immediately upgrade Everest Forms Pro to a version newer than 1.9.10, checking the WPEverest website or WordPress dashboard for the latest patched release. Consult the Patchstack advisory at https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/everest-forms-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-everest-forms-pro-plugin-1-9-10-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability for specific patch details and version information. Until patching is completed, consider temporarily disabling the Everest Forms Pro plugin if it is not business-critical, or restrict access to form creation and editing capabilities to only highly trusted administrators. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers on the WordPress site to mitigate XSS impact by restricting script execution to trusted sources. Review existing form submissions and stored data for any suspicious JavaScript or HTML content that may have been injected prior to patching.