Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress site using Form Maker by 10Web version 1.15.18 or earlier may allow unauthenticated stored cross-site scripting. Malicious script could run when a user views affected plugin content. This can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level, and requires user interaction.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for public WordPress sites using this plugin. Prioritize internet-facing marketing, lead-generation, and customer-support sites because stored XSS can damage trust and expose user or administrator browser context.
Technical view
CVE-2023-45071 is CWE-79 stored XSS in the Form Maker by 10Web WordPress plugin, package form-maker, affecting versions up to 1.15.18. CVSS 3.1 is 7.1: network attack, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, and low C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations with the Form Maker by 10Web plugin installed at version 1.15.18 or earlier. The bundle does not identify affected CPEs or specific vulnerable endpoints.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation. The issue is still business-relevant because unauthenticated stored XSS can persist inside site content and later execute in a victim browser.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated stored XSS and CVSS 7.1, but the bundle does not provide a fixed version, exploit location, or proof of exploitation. Avoid assuming endpoint details; validate by plugin presence, version, and vendor advisory status.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the form-maker plugin and record installed versions.
- If version is 1.15.18 or earlier, check 10Web or Patchstack guidance for the fixed release.
- Update the plugin through normal WordPress maintenance once vendor guidance confirms a safe version.
- Temporarily disable the plugin where business impact allows until remediation is verified.
- Review WordPress admin users and browser sessions after confirmed exposure.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether each WordPress site has Form Maker by 10Web installed.
- Compare installed plugin versions against the affected range: 1.15.18 or earlier.
- Review plugin release notes or vendor advisory for fixed-version confirmation.
- Check web application logs for suspicious form or content submissions without testing payloads.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin is no longer in the affected version range.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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