CVE-2023-37988

Public Exploit
WordPress Contact Form Generator Plugin <= 2.5.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator plugin <= 2.5.5 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.6.0 or a higher version.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.59%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/contact-form-generator/wordpress-contact-form-generator-plugin-2-5-5-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174896/WordPress-Contact-Form-Generator-2.5.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37988?
CVE-2023-37988 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37988?
To fix CVE-2023-37988: Update to 2.6.0 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-37988 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-37988 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37988?
CVE-2023-37988 affects Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator.
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