CVE-2022-25601: WordPress Contact Form X plugin <= 2.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
First published: Fri Mar 11 2022(Updated: )
Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting parameter &tab discovered in Contact Form X WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.4).
Credit: audit@patchstack.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| plugin-planet Contact Form X WordPress | <2.4.1 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedora | =35 | |
| Fedora | =36 |
Remedy
Update to 2.4.1 or higher version.
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Reference Links
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7CR6VGITIB2TXXZ6B5QRRWPU5S4BXQPD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IJX6NVXSRN3RX3YUVEJQ4WUTQSDL3DSR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PZQCIZQI267YHVYSFB3CRKNK3F4ASPLK/
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/contact-form-x/wordpress-contact-form-x-plugin-2-4-authenticated-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/contact-form-x/#developers
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PZQCIZQI267YHVYSFB3CRKNK3F4ASPLK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7CR6VGITIB2TXXZ6B5QRRWPU5S4BXQPD/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IJX6NVXSRN3RX3YUVEJQ4WUTQSDL3DSR/
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
What is the severity of CVE-2022-25601?
The severity of CVE-2022-25601 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.
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.
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.
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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