CVE-2022-25601: WordPress Contact Form X plugin <= 2.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2022
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Updated

Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting parameter &tab discovered in Contact Form X WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.4).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Plugin-planet Contact Form X Wordpress<2.4.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36

Remediation

Information

Update to 2.4.1 or higher version.

Event History

Mar 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-25601?

CVE-2022-25601 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Contact Form X WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.4).

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25601?

The severity of CVE-2022-25601 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-25601?

Versions <= 2.4.1 of the Contact Form X WordPress plugin, Fedora 34, Fedora 35, and Fedora 36 are affected by CVE-2022-25601.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-25601?

To fix CVE-2022-25601, update the Contact Form X WordPress plugin to a version higher than 2.4.1 or apply the necessary patches provided by the plugin developer.

5

What is the CWE ID of CVE-2022-25601?

The CWE ID of CVE-2022-25601 is 79, which refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting).

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