CVE-2024-7691: The Flaming Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7691?

flaming forms: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7691 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7691 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-2024-7691 affect?

CVE-2024-7691 affects flaming forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Flaming Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against administrators.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7691?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7691 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting flaming forms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Flaming Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against administrators.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: projectcaruso

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-02 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

projectcaruso flaming forms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flaming-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-2024-7691?

flaming forms: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7691 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7691 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-2024-7691 affect?

CVE-2024-7691 affects flaming forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Flaming Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks against administrators.

How urgent is CVE-2024-7691?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-7692 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE The Flaming Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it

References

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