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CVE-2024-13603: The Wise Forms WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could a

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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13603 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wise forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Wise Forms WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via malicious form submissions.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.1 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-79
Published2025-02-17
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: kainex

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

kainex wise forms UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.2.0
Fixed in: newer than 1.2.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wise-forms || rpm -q wise-forms || wise-forms --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wise-forms
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade wise-forms
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-13603?

wise forms: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13603 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13603 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-2024-13603 affect?

CVE-2024-13603 affects wise forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Wise Forms WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via malicious form submissions.

How urgent is CVE-2024-13603?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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