CVE-2021-47926: WordPress Contact Form to Email 1.3.24 Stored XSS

Published May 10, 2026
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Updated

Contact Form to Email 1.3.24 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by creating forms with script tags in the form name field. Attackers can craft form names containing JavaScript code that executes when other logged-in users access the form management page, enabling session hijacking or credential theft.

Affected Software

1 affected component
WordPress Contact Form to Email=1.3.24

Event History

May 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-47926?

CVE-2021-47926 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-47926?

To fix CVE-2021-47926, you should update the WordPress Contact Form to Email plugin to version 1.3.25 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-47926?

CVE-2021-47926 affects users of the WordPress Contact Form to Email plugin version 1.3.24.

4

What type of attack can be executed through CVE-2021-47926?

CVE-2021-47926 allows authenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-47926?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-47926 by injecting malicious scripts into form names within the Contact Form to Email plugin.

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