PatchTheCVECVE-2023-23982: Auth
CVE-2023-23982 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting wpfrom email. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPGear.Pro WPFrom Email plugin <= 1.8.8 versions.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.9 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-04-06 |
| 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-2023-23982?
wpfrom email: upgrade to 1.8.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-23982 being exploited?
CVE-2023-23982 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-2023-23982 affect?
CVE-2023-23982 affects wpfrom email. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPGear.Pro WPFrom Email plugin <= 1.8.8 versions.
How urgent is CVE-2023-23982?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.