CVE-2024-6243: HTML Forms < 1.3.33 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published Jul 22, 2024
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Updated

The HTML Forms WordPress plugin before 1.3.33 does not sanitize and escape the form message inputs, allowing high-privilege users, such as administrators, to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disabled.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linksoftwarellc Html Forms Wordpress<1.3.33

Event History

Jul 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 5, 56554
Event
via NVD·12:25 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6243?

The severity of CVE-2024-6243 is rated as high due to its potential for allowing stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6243?

To fix CVE-2024-6243, update the HTML Forms WordPress plugin to version 1.3.33 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-6243?

CVE-2024-6243 affects high-privilege users, including administrators of the HTML Forms WordPress plugin prior to version 1.3.33.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2024-6243?

CVE-2024-6243 allows attackers to perform stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling them to inject malicious scripts.

5

What versions of the HTML Forms plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-6243?

Versions of the HTML Forms WordPress plugin prior to 1.3.33 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-6243.

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