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CVE-2021-24505 (GCVE-0-2021-24505)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-08-09 10:04 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:35
VLAI
Title
Forms < 1.12.3 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Summary
The Forms WordPress plugin before 1.12.3 did not sanitise its input fields, leading to Stored Cross-Site scripting issues. The plugin was vulnerable to an Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability within the Forms "Add new" field.
Severity
5.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-79 - Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown Forms Affected: 1.12.3 , < 1.12.3 (custom)
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Credits
SHUBHANGI DAWKHAR
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