How severe is CVE-2023-0170?

CVE-2023-0170 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-2023-0170 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0170?

CVE-2023-0170 affects Bplugins Html5 Audio Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0170?

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

When was CVE-2023-0170 published?

CVE-2023-0170 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0170

CVE-2023-0170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bplugins Html5 Audio Player 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: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bplugins Html5 Audio Player
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Html5 Audio Player WordPress plugin before 2.1.12 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode 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-2023-0170?: The Html5 Audio Player WordPress plugin before 2.1.12 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-0170?: CVE-2023-0170 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-2023-0170 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0170?: CVE-2023-0170 affects Bplugins Html5 Audio Player. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0170 published?: CVE-2023-0170 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/19ee5e33-acc8-40c5-8f54-c9cb0fa491f0

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bplugins:html5_audio_player:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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