Basix NEX-Forms WordPress Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Basix NEX-Forms WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 9.1.7. This vulnerability allows for improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling malicious actors to inject scripts that are executed when users visit the affected page.

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

Users of the Basix NEX-Forms WordPress plugin should update to version 9.1.8 or later to address this vulnerability. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.