Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database: cross-site scripting (XSS)
Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database
Cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database component. Threat level: High (CVSS 7.2).
Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: Contact Form to DB by BestWebSoft – Messages Database. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: High, CVSS 7.2 out of 10. It is worth acting before the flaw is exploited.
What this flaw is
Cross-site scripting (XSS) lets an attacker inject foreign JavaScript into the page, which runs in the browser of a visitor or a logged-in administrator.
The attacker can hijack the session, replace content, or steal data from forms. "Stored" variants are more dangerous, because the code is saved permanently and hits everyone who opens the infected page.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 7.2 rating means in practice:
- The attack can be carried out remotely, over the internet.
- No login or account required.
- Requires no action from the victim.
- The impact may reach beyond the vulnerable component itself.
- At risk: data confidentiality, integrity (data can be altered).
Weakness class: CWE-79.
How to fix: cross-site scripting (XSS)
- Update the component to the version that fixes the flaw.
- Check posts, comments and options for injected <script> tags or unknown external scripts, and clear the page/CDN cache.
- Add a Content-Security-Policy header to limit what scripts can run.
- If administrator sessions may have been hijacked, force a re-login and rotate passwords.
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