CVE-2014-8955: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8955: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Contact Form Clean and Simple (clean-and-simple-contact-for...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Contact Form Clean and Simple (clean-and-simple-contact-form-by-meg-nicholas) plugin 4.4.0 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cscf[name] parameter to contact-us/.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects the WordPress Contact Form Clean and Simple plugin version 4.4.0 and earlier. A remote attacker could submit crafted content in a contact-form name field that may run as script or HTML in a victim’s browser. Business risk is concentrated on WordPress sites still using this old plugin version. Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the Contact Form Clean and Simple plugin version 4.4.0 or earlier, especially where the vulnerable contact-us/ route is reachable publicly. Treat as a targeted cleanup item for legacy WordPress risk. Prioritize externally facing sites and any site with administrator sessions or customer interactions exposed through the vulnerable contact form. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for this plugin and version.; Remove or disable version 4.4.0 or earlier if still installed.; Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a supported fixed version..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 06:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 17, 2014, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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cleansimplecontact-wordpress-cscf-xss(98469)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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