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JetFormBuilder CVE-2026-84817

| EUVDEUVD-2026-72646 HIGH
Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)
2026-09-08 Patchstack GHSA-x584-v8v3-939r
7.1
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: Patchstack
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify WordPress site running JetFormBuilder <=3.6.5.1
  2. Delivery
    Craft malicious URL with XSS payload in vulnerable parameter
  3. Exploit
    Deliver URL to authenticated WordPress admin via phishing
  4. Execution
    Victim clicks link, plugin reflects payload unsanitized
  5. Persist
    JavaScript executes in admin browser context
  6. Impact
    Exfiltrate session cookie or perform privileged actions

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Output encoding, context-aware escaping
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

WordPress site must have the JetFormBuilder plugin installed and active in version 3.6.5.1 or earlier. The attacker requires no account or credentials on the target site (PR:N). Exploitation is limited by the requirement for victim user interaction - a targeted user (typically an authenticated WordPress administrator or editor) must be socially engineered into clicking a crafted URL (UI:R). No non-default server configuration is required. The attack does not succeed against users who are not logged in, as the primary impact is session abuse within the browser context of an authenticated visitor.

Impact

The provided CVSS 7.1 score (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) is broadly consistent with a reflected XSS but the A:L metric is unusual - XSS rarely causes direct availability impact unless it triggers resource exhaustion or DOM manipulation that crashes the page, and this is likely overstated. Adjusted independently to A:N, the score drops to approximately 6.1. EPSS data is absent from the input; no KEV listing and no public PoC are identified, placing real-world exploitation probability on the lower end despite AV:N/PR:N. The primary realistic risk is session hijacking against authenticated WordPress administrators or editors, which could escalate to site takeover if an admin cookie is stolen. Patchstack, a credible WordPress-focused vulnerability research firm, is the sole reporting source. CVSS A:L flag warrants verification with the vendor.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker identifies a WordPress site running JetFormBuilder <= 3.6.5.1 and crafts a URL embedding a JavaScript payload in a vulnerable input parameter processed by the plugin. The attacker sends the link to a site administrator via phishing email; when the administrator clicks the link while authenticated, the payload executes in their browser, exfiltrating session cookies or performing actions on their behalf. No public PoC exists at time of analysis, but the unauthenticated/low-complexity nature means exploitation is straightforward for anyone familiar with reflected XSS.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 08, 2026

Unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting in the JetFormBuilder WordPress plugin (Crocoblock) affects all versions through 3.6.5.1, allowing a remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser session. The CVSS vector (PR:N/UI:R/S:C) confirms no authentication is needed to craft a malicious payload, but exploitation requires social engineering to lure a logged-in user into clicking a crafted URL. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing is identified at time of analysis, though the plugin's wide deployment in WordPress form-building workflows elevates the realistic exposure surface.

RemediationAI

Patch available per vendor advisory - users should update JetFormBuilder to a version above 3.6.5.1 immediately; the exact fixed release version is not independently confirmed from the provided data and should be verified against the Patchstack advisory (https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/jetformbuilder/vulnerability/wordpress-jetformbuilder-plugin-3-6-5-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability) and the official WordPress plugin repository. As a compensating control where immediate patching is not possible, deploying a web application firewall (WAF) rule to strip common XSS payloads from query parameters serviced by JetFormBuilder endpoints can reduce risk - note this may break legitimate URL-encoded form parameters. Restricting access to form-facing endpoints from untrusted networks is not practical given the public-facing nature of typical form pages. Administrators should also enable Content Security Policy headers (CSP) to limit script execution scope, reducing XSS impact even if the flaw is triggered.

Affected VersionsENISA

JetFormBuilder n/a ≤3.6.5.1

Affected Packages

euvd jetformbuilder no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

JetFormBuilder (CPE: cpe:2.3:a:crocoblock:jetformbuilder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) is a WordPress block-editor and Elementor form builder plugin developed by Crocoblock. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation), meaning at least one user-controlled input parameter is reflected into the HTML response without adequate encoding or sanitization. The changed scope (S:C) in the CVSS vector is characteristic of XSS, where the vulnerability exists in the WordPress server-side plugin but the impact materialises in the victim's browser context - a distinct security domain. The attack vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N indicates the malicious input can be delivered remotely with no prerequisite privilege on the target site.

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Severity by source

Vendor (Patchstack) PRIMARY 7.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
vuln.today AI 6.1 MEDIUM

Standard reflected XSS metrics; A:N because XSS does not cause direct availability impact on the WordPress server or victim system.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (Patchstack).

CVSS VectorVendor: Patchstack

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in JetFormBuilder <= 3.6.5.1 versions.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

WordPress installations using JetFormBuilder plugin through version 3.6.5.1 are vulnerable to unauthenticated cross-site scripting attacks that enable credential and data theft when users click attacker-controlled links. The plugin's prevalence in customer inquiry and lead-capture forms means compromised sites risk exposing both customer data and administrative credentials. With no current vendor patch available, organizations must implement interim protections or consider disabling the plugin.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: (1) Implement Web Application Firewall rules blocking reflected XSS patterns on form endpoints; (2) Deploy strict Content Security Policy headers (script-src: 'self'; object-src: 'none'); (3) Disable plugin on non-critical installations; (4) Enforce multi-factor authentication for administrator and form-editor accounts; (5) Monitor form submission logs and outbound scripts for JavaScript injection patterns; (6) Educate users to avoid clicking form URLs in unsolicited communications.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 96% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
popular WordPress form builder plugin, Crocoblock ecosystem
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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