How severe is CVE-2023-0157?

CVE-2023-0157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0157?

CVE-2023-0157 affects Updraftplus All-in-one Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0157?

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

When was CVE-2023-0157 published?

CVE-2023-0157 was published on 2023-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0157

CVE-2023-0157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Updraftplus All-in-one Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Updraftplus All-in-one Security
Published: 2023-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The All-In-One Security (AIOS) WordPress plugin before 5.1.5 does not escape the content of log files before outputting it to the plugin admin page, allowing an authorized user (admin+) to plant bogus log files containing malicious JavaScript code that will be executed in the context of any administrator visiting this page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0157?: The All-In-One Security (AIOS) WordPress plugin before 5.1.5 does not escape the content of log files before outputting it to the plugin admin page, allowing an authorized user (admin+) to plant bogus log files containing malicious JavaScript code that will be executed in the context of any administrator visiting this page.
How severe is CVE-2023-0157?: CVE-2023-0157 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0157?: CVE-2023-0157 affects Updraftplus All-in-one Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0157?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0157 published?: CVE-2023-0157 was published on 2023-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8248b550-6485-4108-a701-8446ffa35f06

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:updraftplus:all-in-one_security:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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