CVE-2023-37988: Unauth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-37988?

contact form generator: upgrade to newer than 2.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-37988 being exploited?

CVE-2023-37988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-37988 affect?

CVE-2023-37988 affects contact form generator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator plugin <= 2.5.5 versions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-37988?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-37988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting contact form generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: creative-solutions

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-10 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

creative-solutions contact form generator UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.5

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy contact-form-generator || rpm -q contact-form-generator || contact-form-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade contact-form-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade contact-form-generator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Contact Form Generator <= 2.5.5 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-37988?

contact form generator: upgrade to newer than 2.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-37988 being exploited?

CVE-2023-37988 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-2023-37988 affect?

CVE-2023-37988 affects contact form generator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator plugin <= 2.5.5 versions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-37988?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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