CVE-2024-2198: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bestwebsoft Contact Form by BestWebSoft – Advanced WP Contact Form Builder for WordPress
The Contact Form by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘cntctfrm_contact_address’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Contact Form by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the 'cntctfrm_contact_address' parameter due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.2.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope changed, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently referenced, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be exploited remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting use of the vulnerable parameter or plugin. Monitor the vendor's website and security advisories for updates. No official fix or temporary workaround is provided in the current data.
CVE-2024-2198: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in bestwebsoft Contact Form by BestWebSoft – Advanced WP Contact Form Builder for WordPress
Description
The Contact Form by BestWebSoft plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘cntctfrm_contact_address’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Contact Form by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin suffers from a reflected XSS vulnerability (CWE-79) via the 'cntctfrm_contact_address' parameter due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping. This allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when a user interacts with a maliciously crafted link. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 4.2.8. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.1 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, scope changed, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact. No patch or vendor advisory is currently referenced, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information or manipulation of web content. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be exploited remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider disabling or restricting use of the vulnerable parameter or plugin. Monitor the vendor's website and security advisories for updates. No official fix or temporary workaround is provided in the current data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-05T18:10:31.961Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da9b7ef31ef0b58a5a3
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:58:32 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:50:44 PM
Views: 11
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