How severe is CVE-2023-2518?

CVE-2023-2518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2518?

CVE-2023-2518 affects Yikesinc Easy Forms For Mailchimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2518?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-2518 published?

CVE-2023-2518 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2518

CVE-2023-2518 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Yikesinc Easy Forms For Mailchimp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Yikesinc Easy Forms For Mailchimp
Published: 2023-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2518?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-2518?: CVE-2023-2518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2518?: CVE-2023-2518 affects Yikesinc Easy Forms For Mailchimp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2518?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2518 published?: CVE-2023-2518 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca120255-2c50-4906-97f3-ea660486db4c

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:yikesinc:easy_forms_for_mailchimp:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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