CVSS base score
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in KKWangen WP Contact Form III wp-contact-form-iii allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Contact Form III: from n/a through <= 1.6.2d.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Contact Form III versions 1.6.2d and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker with no authentication can craft a payload that executes in the browser of anyone who visits an affected page.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or form data.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; their login sessions, personal data, or form submissions may be stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs to trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required).
Key dates
External resources
