HIPAA Forms Plugin up to 3.1.x on WordPress AJAX Endpoint authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in HIPAA Forms Plugin up to 3.1.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component AJAX Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-2688. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HIPAA Forms Plugin up to 3.1.x. This affects some unknown processing of the component AJAX Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The HIPAA FORMS WordPress plugin before 3.2.0 contains a hardcoded authentication bypass via a hardcoded parameter alongside all AJAX requests. The server explicitly checks for this value to skip nonce validation entirely. This allows unauthenticated attackers to access protected AJAX endpoints.

The advisory is shared at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-2688 since 02/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-70037). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (WPScan): 🔒

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: HIPAA Forms Plugin 3.2.0

Timelineinfo

02/18/2026 CVE reserved
09/02/2026 +195 days Advisory disclosed
09/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-2688 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2688
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-398145
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 09/02/2026 16:39
Updated: 09/02/2026 18:40
Changes: 09/02/2026 16:39 (64), 09/02/2026 18:40 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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