CVE-2024-22718
CWE-79Published: April 11, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Form Tools 3.1.1 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the client_id parameter in the application URL.
Risk Analysis
Form Tools 3.1.1 is vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack via the client_id parameter in the application URL. This critical issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, resulting in a high CVSS score of 9.6.
No public exploit is known, and this vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update Form Tools to a version that addresses this XSS vulnerability and implement input validation for URL parameters.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-22718 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.6.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-22718 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts