CVE-2024-3053: Forminator – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder <= 1.29.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via forminator_form Shortcode
The Forminator – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ forminatorform shortcode attribute in versions up to, and including, 1.29.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions 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-2024-3053?
The severity of CVE-2024-3053 is classified as medium due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3053?
To fix CVE-2024-3053, update the Forminator plugin to version 1.29.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-3053?
Users of the Forminator plugin for WordPress running versions up to and including 1.29.2 are affected by CVE-2024-3053.
What types of attacks can CVE-2024-3053 facilitate?
CVE-2024-3053 can facilitate Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-3053?
Yes, a patch is available in the updated version of the Forminator plugin, which addresses the vulnerability.