How severe is CVE-2023-5424?

CVE-2023-5424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-5424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5424?

CVE-2023-5424 primarily affects Westguardsolutions Ws 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-2023-5424?

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

Does CVE-2023-5424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57739.

When was CVE-2023-5424 published?

CVE-2023-5424 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5424

CVE-2023-5424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Westguardsolutions Ws Form with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57739
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Westguardsolutions Ws Form
Published: 2024-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WS Form LITE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.9.217. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5424?: The WS Form LITE plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CSV Injection in versions up to, and including, 1.9.217. This allows unauthenticated attackers to embed untrusted input into exported CSV files, which can result in code execution when these files are downloaded and opened on a local system with a vulnerable configuration.
How severe is CVE-2023-5424?: CVE-2023-5424 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-5424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5424?: CVE-2023-5424 primarily affects Westguardsolutions Ws 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-2023-5424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57739.
When was CVE-2023-5424 published?: CVE-2023-5424 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:westguardsolutions:ws_form:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:westguardsolutions:ws_form:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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