PatchTheCVECVE-2023-1323: The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.9 does not sanitise and escape some of its from param
CVE-2023-1323 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting easy forms for mailchimp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.9 does not sanitise and escape some of its from parameters, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-06-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-1323?
easy forms for mailchimp: upgrade to 6.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-1323 being exploited?
CVE-2023-1323 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-1323 affect?
CVE-2023-1323 affects easy forms for mailchimp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.9 does not sanitise and escape some of its from parameters, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltere
How urgent is CVE-2023-1323?
Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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