CVE-2024-4150: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpkube Simple Basic Contact Form
The Simple Basic Contact Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘scf_email’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 20221201 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-2024-4150 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Simple Basic Contact Form WordPress plugin (wpkube) affecting versions up to 20221201. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'scf_email' parameter, which allows injection of arbitrary web scripts. This vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts as per the CVSS vector. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable over the network.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, perform actions on behalf of users, or manipulate site content. The CVSS score of 6.1 reflects a medium impact with limited confidentiality and integrity loss and no availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
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 the plugin or applying manual input sanitization and output escaping if feasible. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding an official patch.
CVE-2024-4150: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wpkube Simple Basic Contact Form
Description
The Simple Basic Contact Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘scf_email’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 20221201 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.1medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4150 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Simple Basic Contact Form WordPress plugin (wpkube) affecting versions up to 20221201. The issue is due to improper neutralization of input in the 'scf_email' parameter, which allows injection of arbitrary web scripts. This vulnerability requires user interaction (clicking a malicious link) and can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts as per the CVSS vector. The vulnerability is unauthenticated and remotely exploitable over the network.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected website, potentially allowing attackers to steal user credentials, perform actions on behalf of users, or manipulate site content. The CVSS score of 6.1 reflects a medium impact with limited confidentiality and integrity loss and no availability impact. No known active exploitation has been reported.
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 the plugin or applying manual input sanitization and output escaping if feasible. Additionally, educating users to avoid clicking suspicious links can reduce risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding an official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-24T21:37:18.322Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6b82b7ef31ef0b5561bd
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:37:06 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:02:57 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 8:46:42 PM
Views: 19
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