What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in HT Plugins HT Contact Form 7 ht-contactform allows Stored XSS.This issue affects HT Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 1.2.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
HT Contact Form 7 versions up to 1.2.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into form fields. When other users view the affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing session hijacking or credential theft. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the form or its data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; session hijacking and data theft are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must view the affected form or data.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 24, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated