CVE-2026-1296
CVE-2026-1296 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7927
- Weakness: CWE-601
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirection in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.7 due to insufficient validation on the 'requested_page' POST parameter in the verify_username_password function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-1296?
- The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Open Redirection in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.7 due to insufficient validation on the 'requested_page' POST parameter in the verify_username_password function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to redirect users to potentially malicious sites if they can successfully trick them into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
- How severe is CVE-2026-1296?
- CVE-2026-1296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-1296 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-1296?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-1296 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-1296 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7927.
- When was CVE-2026-1296 published?
- CVE-2026-1296 was published on 2026-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/frontend-post-submission-manager-lite/tags/1.2.6/includes/classes/class-fpsml-shortcode.php#L108
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/frontend-post-submission-manager-lite/trunk/includes/classes/class-fpsml-shortcode.php#L108
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3458652%40frontend-post-submission-manager-lite&new=3458652%40frontend-post-submission-manager-lite&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/92c52129-7cf5-4a1b-80a1-b01140e6a72b?source=cve
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