CVE-2023-37988: WordPress Contact Form Generator Plugin <= 2.5.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published Aug 10, 2023
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
creative-solutions Contact Form Generator Wordpress<=2.5.5

Remediation

Information

Update to 2.6.0 or a higher version.

Event History

Aug 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:39 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37988?

The severity of CVE-2023-37988 is high (6.1).

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-37988?

The affected software for CVE-2023-37988 is the Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator plugin <= 2.5.5.

3

How does CVE-2023-37988 impact websites?

CVE-2023-37988 allows for unauthorized reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, which can lead to the execution of malicious script code on the targeted user's browser.

4

Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2023-37988?

Yes, a patch has been released for CVE-2023-37988. It is recommended to update the Creative Solutions Contact Form Generator plugin to version 2.5.6 or later.

5

What is the CWE category for CVE-2023-37988?

The CWE category for CVE-2023-37988 is CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')).

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