CVE-2024-12593: PDF for WPForms + Drag and Drop Template Builder <= 4.6.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via yeepdf_dotab Shortcode

Published Jan 15, 2025
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Updated

The PDF for WPForms + Drag and Drop Template Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's yeepdfdotab shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.0 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WPForms PDF for WPForms + Drag and Drop Template Builder<=4.6.0

Event History

Jan 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12593?

CVE-2024-12593 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12593?

To fix CVE-2024-12593, update the WPForms PDF for WPForms + Drag and Drop Template Builder plugin to the latest version beyond 4.6.0.

3

What is affected by CVE-2024-12593?

CVE-2024-12593 affects all versions of the WPForms PDF for WPForms + Drag and Drop Template Builder plugin up to and including 4.6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12593?

CVE-2024-12593 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability resulting from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2024-12593?

Website operators using the vulnerable version of the WPForms PDF for WPForms + Drag and Drop Template Builder plugin are at risk of being exploited.

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