CVE-2024-1905: Smart Forms < 2.6.96 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published Apr 29, 2024
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Updated

The Smart Forms WordPress plugin before 2.6.96 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
Smart Forms Smart Forms<2.6.96
RedNao Smart Forms WordPress<2.6.96

Event History

Apr 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1905?

The severity of CVE-2024-1905 is considered high due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1905?

To fix CVE-2024-1905, update the Smart Forms WordPress plugin to version 2.6.96 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-1905?

CVE-2024-1905 affects users of the Smart Forms WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.6.96.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-1905 enable?

CVE-2024-1905 can enable Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which may compromise site security and data.

5

What settings are not properly sanitized in CVE-2024-1905?

CVE-2024-1905 involves certain settings in the Smart Forms plugin that are not sanitized or escaped.

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