How severe is CVE-2024-6272?

CVE-2024-6272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-6272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6272?

CVE-2024-6272 affects 10web Spidercontacts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6272?

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

Does CVE-2024-6272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47392.

When was CVE-2024-6272 published?

CVE-2024-6272 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6272

CVE-2024-6272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in 10web Spidercontacts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47392
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: 10web Spidercontacts
Published: 2024-07-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SpiderContacts WordPress plugin through 1.1.7 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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6272?: The SpiderContacts WordPress plugin through 1.1.7 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 severe is CVE-2024-6272?: CVE-2024-6272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-6272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6272?: CVE-2024-6272 affects 10web Spidercontacts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6272?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6272 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6272 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47392.
When was CVE-2024-6272 published?: CVE-2024-6272 was published on 2024-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/146b94df-7fc6-4da3-9ef1-d2875ae3fa9e/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:10web:spidercontacts:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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