Smart Forms WordPress Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Smart Forms WordPress plugin, in all versions through 2.6.98. This issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with administrator-level permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts. The injected scripts execute when users access the affected pages. This vulnerability is present only in multi-site installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user viewing the page.
Remediation
No known patch is available. Users are advised to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.
Vulnerability Rating
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