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WordPress Plugin: contact-form-lite: CVE-2017-20055: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Severity
3
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Published
Mar 1, 2017
Added
May 15, 2025
Modified
Apr 30, 2026

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin 4.0.0. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting (Stored). It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.0.2 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Solution

contact-form-lite-plugin-cve-2017-20055
Title
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