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CVE-2024-31257: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Formsite Formsite | Embed online forms to collect orders, registrations, leads, and surveys

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-31257cvecve-2024-31257cwe-79
Published: Sun Apr 07 2024 (04/07/2024, 17:45:56 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Formsite
Product: Formsite | Embed online forms to collect orders, registrations, leads, and surveys

Description

CVE-2024-31257 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Formsite's online form embedding product that affects versions up to 1. 6. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in users' browsers. The CVSS score is 6. 5, indicating a medium severity level with potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available, and there are no known exploits in the wild. Users should monitor vendor advisories for updates and apply fixes once released.

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AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 02:36:08 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2024-31257) in Formsite's embedded online forms product involves improper input sanitization leading to stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79). Attackers can inject malicious scripts that persist within the application and execute when viewed by other users. The issue affects versions up to 1.6. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by the vendor as of the data provided.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users' browsers, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or disruption of service. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a medium severity with partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and 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 released, users should consider restricting privileges and user interactions where possible and avoid using affected versions in high-risk environments. Monitor vendor communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-03-29T16:02:04.723Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69f1650dcbff5d86104a996b

Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:55:25 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:36:08 AM

Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:21:57 AM

Views: 1

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