CVE-2024-23522: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Strategy11 Form

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-23522?

formidable forms: upgrade to 6.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-23522 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23522 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-2024-23522 affect?

CVE-2024-23522 affects formidable forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Strategy11 Form Builder Team Formidable Forms allows Code Injection.This issue affects Formidable Forms: from n/a through 6.7.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-23522?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-23522 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting formidable forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Strategy11 Form Builder Team Formidable Forms allows Code Injection.This issue affects Formidable Forms: from n/a through 6.7.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80, CWE-79
Published	2024-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: strategy11

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-17 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

strategy11 formidable forms UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.7.1

Fixed in: 6.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy formidable-forms || rpm -q formidable-forms || formidable-forms --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade formidable-forms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade formidable-forms

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-2024-23522?

formidable forms: upgrade to 6.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-23522 being exploited?

CVE-2024-23522 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-2024-23522 affect?

CVE-2024-23522 affects formidable forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Strategy11 Form Builder Team Formidable Forms allows Code Injection.This issue affects Formidable Forms: from n/a through 6.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-23522?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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