CVE-2017-20192
Strategy11 Formidable Form Builder cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Published16 Oct 2024
Description
The Formidable Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters submitted during form entries like 'after_html' in versions before 2.05.03 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in a victim's browser.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LAffected products
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Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2017-20192 being actively exploited?
CVE-2017-20192 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.09%.
How severe is CVE-2017-20192?
CVE-2017-20192 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-20192?
Affected products include Strategy11 Formidable Form Builder.
How do I fix CVE-2017-20192?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Strategy11 Formidable Form Builder 2.05.03 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.