How severe is CVE-2024-30198?

CVE-2024-30198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-30198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-30198?

CVE-2024-30198 affects Themekraft Buddyforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-30198?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-30198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-30198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28130.

When was CVE-2024-30198 published?

CVE-2024-30198 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-30198

CVE-2024-30198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Themekraft Buddyforms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28130
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Themekraft Buddyforms
Published: 2024-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ThemeKraft BuddyForms allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.8.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-30198?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ThemeKraft BuddyForms allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.8.5.
How severe is CVE-2024-30198?: CVE-2024-30198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-30198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-30198?: CVE-2024-30198 affects Themekraft Buddyforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-30198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-30198 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-30198 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28130.
When was CVE-2024-30198 published?: CVE-2024-30198 was published on 2024-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/buddyforms/wordpress-buddyforms-plugin-2-8-5-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themekraft:buddyforms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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