WordPress Forms by CaptainForm Plugin <= 2.5.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-49170

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Forms by CaptainForm – Form Builder for WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 December 2023

Summary

The CaptainForm Forms by CaptainForm for WordPress has a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users. This can lead to potential unauthorized access to sensitive data or session hijacking. The vulnerability affects all versions of the plugin up to and including 2.5.3, highlighting the need for users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

Forms by CaptainForm – Form Builder for WordPress <= 2.5.3

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/captainform...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Abu Hurayra (Patchstack Alliance)
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