CVE-2026-82220: wordpress forminator Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 28-08-2026Last modified 28-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-82220 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay vulnerability in wordpress forminator. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.6% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 1.57.2.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.29%
0%100%
Low · +0.12 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unauthenticated Other Vulnerability Type in Forminator <= 1.57.1 versions.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- wordfenceSource5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
21%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.12 pp
From 0.18% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.29%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-294Authentication Bypass by Capture-replayA capture-replay flaw exists when the design of the product makes it possible for a malicious user to sniff network traffic and bypass authentication by replaying it to the server in question to the same effect as the original message (or with minor changes).
- CWE-602Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side SecurityThe product is composed of a server that relies on the client to implement a mechanism that is intended to protect the server.
Affected systems
Wordpress1 product
- forminator≤ 1.57.1 (fixed in 1.57.2)
Wpmu dev1 product
- forminator≥ n/a, ≤ 1.57.1
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry