CVE-2024-4709: Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms for Quiz, Survey, and Drag & Drop WP Form Builder <= 5.1.16 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms for Quiz, Survey, and Drag & Drop WP Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘subject’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 5.1.16 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, and access granted by an administrator, 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-2024-4709?
CVE-2024-4709 has a medium severity level due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4709?
To fix CVE-2024-4709, update the Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms to version 5.1.17 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-4709?
CVE-2024-4709 affects versions of the Contact Form Plugin by Fluent Forms up to and including 5.1.16.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-4709?
The impact of CVE-2024-4709 can allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.
Is input sanitization sufficient in versions affected by CVE-2024-4709?
No, the affected versions do not sufficiently sanitize input or escape output, leading to the vulnerability.