CVE-2024-2200: 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_subject’ 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
CVE-2024-2200 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Contact Form by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 4.2.8. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of input in the 'cntctfrm_contact_subject' parameter, which allows injection of malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they are tricked into clicking a crafted link or performing a similar action. The vulnerability requires no privileges but does require user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially resulting in information disclosure or manipulation of user interactions within the affected site. The vulnerability does not impact system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 official BestWebSoft communications for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
CVE-2024-2200: 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_subject’ 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
CVE-2024-2200 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Contact Form by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin, affecting all versions up to 4.2.8. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of input in the 'cntctfrm_contact_subject' parameter, which allows injection of malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser when they are tricked into clicking a crafted link or performing a similar action. The vulnerability requires no privileges but does require user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially resulting in information disclosure or manipulation of user interactions within the affected site. The vulnerability does not impact system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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 official BestWebSoft communications for updates and apply any released patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-05T19:09:41.491Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da9b7ef31ef0b58a5a7
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:17 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:50:20 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:17:42 PM
Views: 11
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