How severe is CVE-2023-30500?

CVE-2023-30500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-30500 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-30500?

CVE-2023-30500 primarily affects Wpforms Contact Form. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30500?

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

When was CVE-2023-30500 published?

CVE-2023-30500 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-30500

CVE-2023-30500 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpforms Contact Form with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wpforms Contact Form
Published: 2023-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPForms WPForms Lite (wpforms-lite), WPForms WPForms Pro (wpforms) plugins <= 1.8.1.2 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-30500?: Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPForms WPForms Lite (wpforms-lite), WPForms WPForms Pro (wpforms) plugins <= 1.8.1.2 versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-30500?: CVE-2023-30500 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-30500 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-30500?: CVE-2023-30500 primarily affects Wpforms Contact Form. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30500?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-30500 published?: CVE-2023-30500 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wpforms:contact_form:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpforms:wpforms:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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