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Plain-English summary
This is a stored or reflected cross-site scripting issue in a WordPress contact form plugin. An authenticated remote user could manipulate an email-related parameter so script runs in another user's browser. The business impact is moderate and mainly affects sites still running version 1.3.4.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation during the next regular web maintenance window unless the affected plugin is exposed to many untrusted authenticated users. The issue is not known exploited from the supplied evidence, but outdated WordPress plugins are common entry points.
Technical view
BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin 1.3.4 contains CWE-79 in bws_menu/bws_menu.php, function bws_add_menu_render. The bwsmn_form_email argument is not handled safely, enabling cross-site scripting. CVSS v2 is 4.0 with network access, low complexity, and single authentication required.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations using BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin version 1.3.4. The CVSS vector indicates authentication is required, so risk is higher where untrusted or lower-privileged users can access plugin settings or related forms.
Exploitation context
The bundle states the attack may be launched remotely, but authentication is required. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation in the wild. Treat exploit availability as unconfirmed from this evidence.
Researcher notes
Scope should remain narrow: BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin 1.3.4 only. The known sink is bws_add_menu_render handling bwsmn_form_email. Sources identify an upstream patch, but do not provide broader affected ranges, exploit telemetry, or detailed environmental prerequisites beyond authenticated remote access.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin to version 1.3.7 or later.
- Confirm the patch commit is present in deployed plugin code.
- Remove the plugin if it is unused or no longer business-critical.
- Restrict access to WordPress users who can manage plugin settings.
- Check current vendor guidance before making compensating-control decisions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites for BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin usage.
- Verify whether any installation is running version 1.3.4.
- Confirm upgraded instances report version 1.3.7 or later.
- Review bws_menu/bws_menu.php against the referenced patch commit.
- Check WordPress admin accounts with access to plugin configuration.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N82.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
4MediumVector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.225320CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.225320CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/wp-plugins/contact-form-plugin/commit/4d531f74b4a801c805dc80360d4ea1312e9a278fCVE reference · patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.