CVE-2024-12038: Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) <= 2.8.15 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'buddyforms_nav' Shortcode
The Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles – Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'buddyformsnav' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.15 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-12038?
CVE-2024-12038 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12038?
To fix CVE-2024-12038, update the BuddyForms Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) plugin to version 2.8.16 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-12038?
CVE-2024-12038 affects all versions of the BuddyForms plugin up to and including version 2.8.15.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12038?
CVE-2024-12038 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that can be exploited through the 'buddyforms_nav' shortcode.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-12038?
Users of the BuddyForms Frontend Content Forms for User Submissions (UGC) plugin on WordPress are impacted by CVE-2024-12038.