CVE-2022-38971 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-38971: WordPress BuddyForms Plugin <= 2.7.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Themekraft
Product Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles and Content Forms for User Submissions
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published March 16, 2023
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ThemeKraft Post Form – Registration Form – Profile Form for User Profiles and Content Forms for User Submissions plugin <= 2.7.5 versions.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Post Form plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.7.5. An attacker can inject malicious JavaScript into form fields that will execute in the browsers of other users who view the affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page containing the injected payload. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view form submissions or user profiles.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Users visiting your site may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's injected payload.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

March 16, 2023 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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