How severe is CVE-2023-0096?

CVE-2023-0096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0096 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-2023-0096?

CVE-2023-0096 affects Happyforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0096?

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

When was CVE-2023-0096 published?

CVE-2023-0096 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0096

CVE-2023-0096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Happyforms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Happyforms
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Happyforms WordPress plugin before 1.22.0 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0096?: The Happyforms WordPress plugin before 1.22.0 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-0096?: CVE-2023-0096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0096 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-2023-0096?: CVE-2023-0096 affects Happyforms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0096 published?: CVE-2023-0096 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b28150e7-214b-4bcd-85c0-e819c4223484

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:happyforms:happyforms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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