CWE
79
EPSS
0.045%
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Thu Nov 21 2024(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 unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Formidable Forms<6.14.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-9768?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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