PatchTheCVECVE-2023-7063: The WPForms Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via form submission paramete
CVE-2023-7063 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting wpforms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The WPForms Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via form submission parameters in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 55%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-01-20 |
| 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-2023-7063?
wpforms: upgrade to newer than 1.8.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-7063 being exploited?
CVE-2023-7063 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-2023-7063 affect?
CVE-2023-7063 affects wpforms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The WPForms Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via form submission parameters in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possibl
How urgent is CVE-2023-7063?
Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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