CVE-2024-47300 in CubeWP Forms Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/06/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Imran Tauqeer CubeWP Forms cubewp-forms allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CubeWP Forms: from n/a through <= 1.1.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/05/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-47300 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the CubeWP Forms plugin for WordPress systems. This weakness specifically manifests during the web page generation process where user input fails to be properly sanitized or neutralized before being rendered back to users. The issue stems from insufficient validation mechanisms that allow malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into form fields or other input areas that are subsequently stored and executed when other users view the affected pages. The vulnerability has been confirmed to impact all versions of the CubeWP Forms plugin up to and including version 1.1.1, indicating a widespread exposure across numerous installations.
This stored cross-site scripting vulnerability operates through a classic attack vector where an attacker crafts malicious input containing script code that gets permanently stored within the application's database or storage mechanisms. When legitimate users subsequently access pages that display this stored content, their browsers execute the embedded malicious scripts within their security context. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-79 which defines the improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically targeting the execution of untrusted data within web applications. The stored nature of this XSS flaw means that the malicious payload persists and affects multiple users over time rather than requiring each victim to be individually targeted with a fresh injection.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or session hijacking to potentially enable complete compromise of user accounts and system integrity. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal cookies, session tokens, and other sensitive authentication data from authenticated users. The threat landscape for this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1531 which focuses on credential access through manipulation of authentication processes. Additionally, the stored nature of the XSS allows for more sophisticated attacks including redirecting users to malicious sites, defacing websites, or establishing persistent backdoors through more complex payload delivery mechanisms. Organizations running affected versions of CubeWP Forms face significant risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate action to upgrade to the patched version of the CubeWP Forms plugin, as no effective workarounds exist for the core sanitization flaw. Administrators should implement comprehensive monitoring of user input fields and consider implementing additional security layers such as Content Security Policy headers to limit script execution. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and output encoding in web applications, particularly for plugins that handle user-generated content. Security teams should conduct thorough assessments of all installed WordPress plugins to identify similar vulnerabilities and establish automated patch management processes. Organizations may also consider implementing web application firewalls or intrusion detection systems that can identify and block known XSS attack patterns targeting this specific vulnerability class.