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CVE-2017-20055: BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin Stored cross site scriting

• Severity: medium (CVSS 5.4 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2022-06-16 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-80

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.

Affected products

• BestWebSoft Contact Form Plugin: 4.0.0

References

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/100
• https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/stored_cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_contact_form_wordpress_plugin.html
• https://vuldb.com/?id.97389
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/100
• https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/stored_cross_site_scripting_vulnerability_in_contact_form_wordpress_plugin.html
• https://vuldb.com/?id.97389

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