CVE-2024-27961: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Codekraft AntiSpam for Contact Form 7
CVE-2024-27961 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Codekraft AntiSpam for Contact Form 7 affecting versions up to 0. 6. 0. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of a victim's browser. The CVSS score is 7. 1, indicating a high severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-27961) in Codekraft AntiSpam for Contact Form 7 is classified as CWE-79, reflecting improper neutralization of input leading to reflected cross-site scripting. It affects versions through 0.6.0 and allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts via crafted input that is not properly sanitized before being included in web page output. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser session when interacting with the affected plugin. This may lead to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. However, no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying workarounds such as disabling the affected plugin or limiting user input that could trigger the vulnerability. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-27961: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Codekraft AntiSpam for Contact Form 7
Description
CVE-2024-27961 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Codekraft AntiSpam for Contact Form 7 affecting versions up to 0. 6. 0. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of a victim's browser. The CVSS score is 7. 1, indicating a high severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2024-27961) in Codekraft AntiSpam for Contact Form 7 is classified as CWE-79, reflecting improper neutralization of input leading to reflected cross-site scripting. It affects versions through 0.6.0 and allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts via crafted input that is not properly sanitized before being included in web page output. The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 reflects network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser session when interacting with the affected plugin. This may lead to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector. However, no known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying workarounds such as disabling the affected plugin or limiting user input that could trigger the vulnerability. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-28T16:45:55.563Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164bfcbff5d86104800f3
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:54:07 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:16:21 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 5:33:39 AM
Views: 2
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