CVE-2024-0618: XSS
First published: Sat Jan 27 2024(Updated: )
The Contact Form Plugin – Fastest Contact Form Builder Plugin for WordPress by Fluent Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via imported form titles in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fluent Forms | <=5.1.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0348d465-f351-4c52-b293-8b3b058292b9?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3022938/fluentform/tags/5.1.7/app/Helpers/Helper.php?old=3000676&old_path=fluentform%2Ftags%2F5.1.5%2Fapp%2FHelpers%2FHelper.php
- https://advisory.abay.sh/cve-2024-0618/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-0618?
CVE-2024-0618 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on user data security through stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0618?
To fix CVE-2024-0618, you should update the Fluent Forms plugin to version 5.1.7 or later.
What versions of the Fluent Forms plugin are affected by CVE-2024-0618?
CVE-2024-0618 affects all versions of the Fluent Forms plugin for WordPress up to and including version 5.1.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0618?
CVE-2024-0618 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
What can attackers do with CVE-2024-0618?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2024-0618 can inject malicious scripts into imported form titles, potentially compromising user interactions.
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