CVE-2023-0097
CVE-2023-0097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Shapedplugin Smart Post Show 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Shapedplugin Smart Post Show
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts WordPress plugin before 2.4.19 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-2023-0097?
- The Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts WordPress plugin before 2.4.19 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-2023-0097?
- CVE-2023-0097 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-2023-0097 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-0097?
- CVE-2023-0097 affects Shapedplugin Smart Post Show. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0097?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-0097 published?
- CVE-2023-0097 was published on 2023-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:shapedplugin:smart_post_show:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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