WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-31857 Analyzed

Forminator: Cross-site scripting

Forminator is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 5.4 CVSS 3.1 · 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Forminator
Plugin slug
forminator
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Apr 23, 2024
Weakness
CWE-79 — Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

This CVE was published Apr 23, 2024 and is one of 47 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

No fixed release is identified. Update Forminator when a confirmed fixed release becomes available; until then, disable and remove it when the site's risk warrants.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

Forminator prior to 1.15.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, a remote attacker may obtain user information etc. and alter the page contents on the user's web browser.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary and upstream sources