CVE-2025-12834: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in zealopensource Accept Stripe Payments Using Contact Form 7
The Accept Stripe Payments Using Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'failure_message' parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.1 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-2025-12834 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Accept Stripe Payments Using Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 3.1. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'failure_message' parameter, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser if they are tricked into clicking a crafted link. The vulnerability requires no privileges and has a low attack complexity but requires user interaction. It impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The vulnerability does not affect system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links involving the 'failure_message' parameter and consider disabling or restricting the plugin if possible. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-12834: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in zealopensource Accept Stripe Payments Using Contact Form 7
Description
The Accept Stripe Payments Using Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'failure_message' parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.1 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-2025-12834 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Accept Stripe Payments Using Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress, affecting versions up to 3.1. The issue stems from improper neutralization of input in the 'failure_message' parameter, enabling attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of a victim's browser if they are tricked into clicking a crafted link. The vulnerability requires no privileges and has a low attack complexity but requires user interaction. It impacts confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to information disclosure or manipulation of web content. The vulnerability does not affect system availability. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the published date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution with links involving the 'failure_message' parameter and consider disabling or restricting the plugin if possible. Monitor the vendor's channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-06T19:56:54.747Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693b9182650da22753edbae7
Added to database: 12/12/2025, 3:52:34 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:25:28 AM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 3:20:15 PM
Views: 65
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