HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-22718
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-22718

CWE-79Published: April 11, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.6
CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

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.

Recommended Action

Update Form Tools to a version that addresses this XSS vulnerability and implement input validation for URL parameters.

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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

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

formtools1 product(s)
form tools
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-22718
CVSS Score9.6 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 11, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-22718 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.