CVE-2026-103540 (GCVE-0-2026-103540)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-01 05:15 – Updated: 2026-10-01 19:10
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
formtools.org Form Tools Client Settings Clients.class.php updateClientSettingsTab special elements in template engine
Summary
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.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-01 19:09 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/412350 | vdb-entrytechnical-description |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/412350/cti | signaturepermissions-required |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-103540 | third-party-advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/957845 | third-party-advisory |
| https://github.com/formtools/core/issues/956 | issue-tracking |
| https://github.com/wawyw/cve_report/blob/main/for… | exploit |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| formtools.org | Form Tools |
Affected:
3.1.0
Affected: 3.1.1 cpe:2.3:a:form_tools:form_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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