CVE-2024-11188: Formidable Forms – Contact Form Plugin, Survey, Quiz, Payment, Calculator Form & Custom Form Builder <= 6.16.1.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via Custom HTML Form Parameter

Published Nov 23, 2024
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Updated

The Formidable Forms – Contact Form Plugin, Survey, Quiz, Payment, Calculator Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to POST-Based Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the Custom HTML Form parameters in all versions up to, and including, 6.16.1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Formidable Forms Formidable Forms<=6.16.1.2
Strategy11 Formidable Forms Wordpress<6.16.2

Event History

Nov 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11188?

CVE-2024-11188 has a severity rating classified as medium due to the potential for reflected cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11188?

To fix CVE-2024-11188, update the Formidable Forms plugin to version 6.16.1.3 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11188?

CVE-2024-11188 affects all versions of the Formidable Forms plugin up to and including 6.16.1.2.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-11188 enable?

CVE-2024-11188 can enable reflected cross-site scripting attacks through the manipulation of Custom HTML Form parameters.

5

Is CVE-2024-11188 related to WordPress security?

Yes, CVE-2024-11188 is a vulnerability in a WordPress plugin, which can impact the overall security of WordPress sites using it.

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