CVE-2026-78363
MW WP Form < 5.1.5 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Shortcode Execution via Completion Message Merge Tags
Description
The MW WP Form WordPress plugin before 5.1.5 does not prevent shortcodes in user-submitted values from being executed when it merges those values into a message that it later processes for shortcodes, allowing unauthenticated users to run any shortcode registered on the site. Exploitation requires the site to have been configured to echo a submitted value back to the visitor after submission.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 1, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 1, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-78363
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the MW WP Form plugin to version 5.1.5.
- Remove any shortcodes from user-submitted values.
- Configure the site to not echo submitted values back.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-78363.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0569c5f7-2001-4364-a68b-451b73f3a32a/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-78363 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-78363
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The MW WP Form WordPress plugin before 5.1.5 does not prevent shortcodes in user-submitted values from being executed when it merges those values into a message that it later processes for shortcodes, allowing unauthenticated users to run any shortcode registered on the site. Exploitation requires the site to have been configured to echo a submitted value back to the visitor after submission. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78363.json">CVE-2026-78363</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0569c5f7-2001-4364-a68b-451b73f3a32a/