PatchTheCVECVE-2023-1324: The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.8 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before
CVE-2023-1324 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) 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 6.8.8 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-04-24 |
| 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-2023-1324?
easy forms for mailchimp: upgrade to 6.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-1324 being exploited?
CVE-2023-1324 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-2023-1324 affect?
CVE-2023-1324 affects easy forms for mailchimp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.8 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in the response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege user
How urgent is CVE-2023-1324?
Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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