CVE-2024-47377 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-47377: WordPress BuddyForms plugin <= 2.8.12 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Themekraft
Product BuddyForms
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published October 5, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Themekraft BuddyForms buddyforms allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through <= 2.8.12.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

BuddyForms versions up to 2.8.12 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires an admin to visit a specially crafted page or link. Successful exploitation can compromise site integrity and expose user data. Update to version 2.9.0 or later to remediate.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals data or modifies site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An admin account could be compromised to inject malware, deface content, or steal visitor data without your knowledge.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator privileges and trick an admin into visiting a malicious link or page.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 5, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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