CVE-2026-103540
formtools.org Form Tools Client Settings Clients.class.php updateClientSettingsTab special elements in template engine
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in formtools.org Form Tools up to 3.1.1. This vulnerability affects the function Clients::updateClientSettingsTab of the file global/code/Clients.class.php of the component Client Settings. The manipulation of the argument page_titles leads to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 1, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 1, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Form Tools to the latest version.
- Apply security patches provided by the vendor.
- Sanitize user input for 'page_titles'.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security vulnerability has been detected in formtools.org Form Tools up to 3.1.1. This vulnerability affects the function Clients::updateClientSettingsTab of the file global/code/Clients.class.php of the component Client Settings. The manipulation of the argument page_titles leads to improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-791 Added CWE CWE-1336 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/103xxx/CVE-2026-103540.json">CVE-2026-103540</a> Added Reference https://github.com/formtools/core/issues/956 Added Reference https://github.com/wawyw/cve_report/blob/main/formtools_1.md Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-103540 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/957845 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/412350 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/412350/cti