Forminator through 1.56.0 permits Contributor-level privilege escalation
A user with Contributor access can cross an authorization boundary in Forminator 1.56.0 and earlier and obtain elevated WordPress privileges. Version 1.56.0.1 is recorded as unaffected.
- Component
- Forminator
- Plugin slug
forminator- Affected
- n/a through 1.56.0
- Safe version
1.56.0.1- Published
- Aug 06, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 06, 2026 and is one of 47 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Forminator to 1.56.0.1 or later and review privileged accounts and role changes involving Contributors.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Contributor Privilege Escalation in Forminator <= 1.56.0 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H