PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2518: The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.9 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before out
CVE-2023-2518 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 6.8.9 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page when the debug option is enabled, 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 | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-05-30 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WordPress Easy Forms for Mailchimp Plugin < 6.8.9 - Cross-Site Scripting
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-2023-2518?
easy forms for mailchimp: upgrade to newer than 6.8.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2518 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2518 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-2023-2518 affect?
CVE-2023-2518 affects easy forms for mailchimp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Easy Forms for Mailchimp WordPress plugin before 6.8.9 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page when the debug option is enabled, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used agai
How urgent is CVE-2023-2518?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference
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