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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7692?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-7692 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7692 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-2024-7692 affect?

CVE-2024-7692 affects flaming forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Flaming Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7692?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7692 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 a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

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	0.3% (top 72%)
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-2024-7692?

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

Is CVE-2024-7692 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7692 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-2024-7692 affect?

CVE-2024-7692 affects flaming forms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Flaming Forms WordPress plugin through 1.0.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

How urgent is CVE-2024-7692?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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