CVE-2024-11223: WPForms < 1.9.2.3 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published Dec 26, 2024
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Updated

The WPForms WordPress plugin before 1.9.2.3 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

Affected Software

2 affected components
WPForms WPForms<1.9.2.3
WPForms Wpforms Wordpress<1.9.2.3

Event History

Dec 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11223?

CVE-2024-11223 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability that affects the WPForms plugin.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11223?

To fix CVE-2024-11223, update the WPForms plugin to version 1.9.2.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-11223?

CVE-2024-11223 affects high privilege users, such as administrators, in WordPress installations using versions of WPForms prior to 1.9.2.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-11223 allow?

CVE-2024-11223 allows high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

5

Is CVE-2024-11223 relevant in multisite setups?

Yes, CVE-2024-11223 is particularly relevant in multisite setups, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

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