CVE-2024-2198: XSS
First published: Tue Apr 09 2024(Updated: )
The Contact Form by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘cntctfrm_contact_address’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Form | <=4.2.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2198?
CVE-2024-2198 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user security.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2198?
To fix CVE-2024-2198, update the BestWebSoft Contact Form plugin to version 4.2.9 or later, which addresses the input sanitization issues.
What versions of the Contact Form plugin are affected by CVE-2024-2198?
CVE-2024-2198 affects all versions of the BestWebSoft Contact Form plugin up to and including version 4.2.8.
Who can be attacked using the vulnerability CVE-2024-2198?
CVE-2024-2198 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers targeting websites using the affected plugin.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2198?
CVE-2024-2198 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability resulting from insufficient input sanitization.
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