CVE-2024-9940: The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to HTML Injection in all versions up to, and inc

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9940?

calculated fields form: upgrade to 5.2.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9940 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9940 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-2024-9940 affect?

CVE-2024-9940 affects calculated fields form. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to HTML Injection in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.45. This is due to the plugin not properly neutralizing HTML elements from submitted forms. This makes it possible for

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9940?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9940 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting calculated fields form. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to HTML Injection in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.45. This is due to the plugin not properly neutralizing HTML elements from submitted forms. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary HTML that will render when the administrator views form submissions in their email.

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	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-75, CWE-79
Published	2024-10-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: codepeople

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-17 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

codepeople calculated fields form UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.46

Fixed in: 5.2.46

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy calculated-fields-form || rpm -q calculated-fields-form || calculated-fields-form --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.46 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade calculated-fields-form

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade calculated-fields-form

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-2024-9940?

calculated fields form: upgrade to 5.2.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9940 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9940 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-2024-9940 affect?

CVE-2024-9940 affects calculated fields form. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The Calculated Fields Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to HTML Injection in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.45. This is due to the plugin not properly neutralizing HTML elements from submitted forms. This makes it possible for

How urgent is CVE-2024-9940?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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