Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2021-24884

Formidable Form Builder <= 4.09.04 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

The Formidable Form Builder WordPress plugin before 4.09.05 allows to inject certain HTML Tags like <audio>,<video>,<img>,<a> and<button>.This could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to exploit a HTML-injection byinjecting a malicous link. The HTML-injection may trick authenticated users to follow the link. If the Link gets clicked, Javascript code can be executed. The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitization of the "data-frmverify" tag for links in the web-based entry inspection page of affected systems. A successful exploitation incomibantion with CSRF could allow the attacker to perform arbitrary actions on an affected system with the privileges of the user. These actions include stealing the users account by changing their password or allowing attackers to submit their own code through an authenticated user resulting in Remote Code Execution. If an authenticated user who is able to edit Wordpress PHP Code in any kind, clicks the malicious link, PHP code can be edited.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-24884 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.6 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More. It affects Versions before 4.09.05 and is fixed in 4.09.05.

Published
Jan 28, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
formidable
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.09.05, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-24884 is tracked for the Plugin Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More as critical severity with CVSS 9.6. The affected range is Versions before 4.09.05. Update Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More to 4.09.05 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
4.09.05
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 4.09.05
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-24884
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Version evidence
Versions before 4.09.05

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Patch evidence
4.09.05

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions before 4.09.05.

Step 2

Confirm Formidable Forms – WordPress Form Builder for Contact Forms, Calculators, Quizzes & More is updated to 4.09.05 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2021-24884
Patched Versions
4.09.05
Affected Versions
Versions before 4.09.05
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