CVE-2024-6243 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the HTML Forms WordPress plugin prior to version 1.3.33. This flaw allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to inject malicious scripts due to insufficient sanitization of form message inputs, even if unfiltered_html is disabled. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.8 (Medium), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring user interaction, and leading to low impact on confidentiality and integrity. Its EPSS score is very low, suggesting a minimal likelihood of exploitation. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there any public exploit codes available on platforms like Metasploit or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.3.33CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linksoftwarellc:html_forms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.