CVE-2024-0386: The weForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Referer' HTTP header in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0386?

weforms: upgrade to 1.6.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0386 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0386 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-0386 affect?

CVE-2024-0386 affects weforms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The weForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Referer' HTTP header in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.21 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0386?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-0386 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting weforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The weForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Referer' HTTP header in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.21 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: weformspro

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-12 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weformspro weforms UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.22

Fixed in: 1.6.22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weforms || rpm -q weforms || weforms --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weforms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weforms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0386?

weforms: upgrade to 1.6.22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0386 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0386 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-0386 affect?

CVE-2024-0386 affects weforms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The weForms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'Referer' HTTP header in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.21 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for

How urgent is CVE-2024-0386?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-30512 LOW 3.7 UPGRADE Missing Authorization vulnerability in weForms.This issue affects weForms: from n/a through 1.6.20.
CVE-2023-51524 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Missing Authorization vulnerability in weForms.This issue affects weForms: from n/a through 1.6.18.
CVE-2023-50896 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in weForms

References

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