CVE-2024-9940

Calculated Fields Form <= 5.2.45 - HTML Injection

Description

The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to HTML Injection in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.45. This is due to the plugin not properly neutralizing HTML elements from submitted forms. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary HTML that will render when the administrator views form submissions in their email.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: codepeople Calculated Fields Form
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e2c9f6a5-8698-4452-bf0a-c1d796b2fdad?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3168950%40calculated-fields-form&new=3168950%40calculated-fields-form&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9940?
CVE-2024-9940 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9940?
To fix CVE-2024-9940, 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-2024-9940 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9940 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-2024-9940?
CVE-2024-9940 affects codepeople Calculated Fields Form.
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