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SQL Injection Via XSS Flaw In Contact Form 7 Plugin

SQL Injection via XSS flaw in Contact Form 7 plugin: attackers can inject SQL queries through GET requests, exploiting vulnerability in `active-tab1` parameter. Protect with escaping & data validation, integrate WAFs like Wordfence.

A Graceful Attack: SQL Injection through XSS Flaw
by Zl0y - https://github.com/Zzl0y
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2025-03-20
Introduction
In the realm of cybersecurity, there are always those who can turn a vulnerability into a doorway leading to unprotected reservoirs of data. In the Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress, not only has a reflected XSS vulnerability been discovered (CVE-2024-2242), but there's also a unique opportunity to execute SQL Injection, much like a series of deceitful masks swapping places in a single masquerade. Let’s unveil the cards:
Nuances of Explo...