What is CVE-2022-38971?

CVE-2022-38971 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ThemeKraft Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles and Content Forms for User Submissions plugin.

How severe is CVE-2022-38971?

CVE-2022-38971 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-38971?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-38971 is CWE-79, which refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Is there a patch or fix available for CVE-2022-38971?

Yes, a patch or fix is available for CVE-2022-38971. Please refer to the official reference for more information.

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CVE-2022-38971

medium

5.4

CWE

16/3/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-38971: WordPress BuddyForms Plugin <= 2.7.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Q: How does CVE-2022-38971 affect software?

CVE-2022-38971 affects versions of the ThemeKraft Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles and Content Forms for User Submissions plugin up to and including 2.7.5.

First published: Thu Mar 16 2023(Updated: )

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ThemeKraft Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles and Content Forms for User Submissions plugin <= 2.7.5 versions.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Themekraft Post Form Registration Form Profile Form For User Profiles And Content Forms	<=2.7.5

Remedy

Update to 2.7.6 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/buddyforms/wordpress-buddyforms-plugin-2-7-2-auth-stored-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38971?
CVE-2022-38971 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ThemeKraft Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles and Content Forms for User Submissions plugin.
How severe is CVE-2022-38971?
CVE-2022-38971 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2022-38971 affect software?
CVE-2022-38971 affects versions of the ThemeKraft Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles and Content Forms for User Submissions plugin up to and including 2.7.5.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-38971?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2022-38971 is CWE-79, which refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Is there a patch or fix available for CVE-2022-38971?
Yes, a patch or fix is available for CVE-2022-38971. Please refer to the official reference for more information.

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