CVE-2024-9768: Formidable Forms < 6.14.1 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Published Nov 21, 2024
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Updated

The Formidable Forms WordPress plugin before 6.14.1 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

1 affected component
Strategy11 Formidable Forms Wordpress<6.14.1

Event History

Nov 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9768?

CVE-2024-9768 has a high severity rating due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by users with elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9768?

To fix CVE-2024-9768, update the Formidable Forms WordPress plugin to version 6.14.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9768?

CVE-2024-9768 affects installations of the Formidable Forms WordPress plugin prior to version 6.14.1.

4

What type of attack is possible through CVE-2024-9768?

CVE-2024-9768 allows high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Does CVE-2024-9768 affect multisite installations?

Yes, CVE-2024-9768 can affect multisite installations of WordPress where unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

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