CVE-2023-49170

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

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in captainform Forms by CaptainForm – Form Builder for WordPress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Forms by CaptainForm – Form Builder for WordPress: from n/a through 2.5.3.

References

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https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/captainform/wordpress-forms-by-captainform-form-builder-for-wordpress-plugin-2-5-3-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49170?: CVE-2023-49170 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49170?: To fix CVE-2023-49170, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-49170 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49170 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-49170?: CVE-2023-49170 affects captainform Forms by CaptainForm – Form Builder for WordPress.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions