CVE-2024-6243

Public Exploit
HTML Forms < 1.3.33 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Description

The HTML Forms WordPress plugin before 1.3.33 does not sanitize and escape the form message inputs, allowing high-privilege users, such as administrators, to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disabled.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown HTML Forms
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f4097877-ba19-4738-a994-9593b9a5a635/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6243?
CVE-2024-6243 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6243?
To fix CVE-2024-6243, 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-2024-6243 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-6243 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-6243?
CVE-2024-6243 affects Unknown HTML Forms .
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