CVE-2024-13470: Ninja Forms – The Contact Form Builder That Grows With You <= 3.8.24 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
First published: Thu Jan 30 2025(Updated: )
The Ninja Forms – The Contact Form Builder That Grows With You plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.24 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja Forms | <=3.8.24 | |
| Ninja Forms | <3.8.25 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6f2b46a9-d228-43b4-84af-d56218076087?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms/tags/3.8.23/includes/Display/Shortcodes.php#L8
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms/tags/3.8.23/ninja-forms.php#L953
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ninja-forms/tags/3.8.23/includes/Display/Render.php#L708
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3229932%40ninja-forms%2Ftrunk&old=3226451%40ninja-forms%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13470?
CVE-2024-13470 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13470?
To fix CVE-2024-13470, update the Ninja Forms plugin to version 3.8.25 or later.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2024-13470?
CVE-2024-13470 is caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the shortcode functionality of the Ninja Forms plugin.
Which versions of Ninja Forms are affected by CVE-2024-13470?
CVE-2024-13470 affects all versions of the Ninja Forms plugin up to and including version 3.8.24.
What type of attack can be executed via CVE-2024-13470?
CVE-2024-13470 allows attackers to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized actions on behalf of users.
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