How severe is CVE-2023-0174?

CVE-2023-0174 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-2023-0174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0174?

CVE-2023-0174 affects Rextheme Wp Vr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0174?

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

When was CVE-2023-0174 published?

CVE-2023-0174 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0174

CVE-2023-0174 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rextheme Wp Vr 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: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Rextheme Wp Vr
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP VR WordPress plugin before 8.2.7 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-2023-0174?: The WP VR WordPress plugin before 8.2.7 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-2023-0174?: CVE-2023-0174 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-2023-0174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0174?: CVE-2023-0174 affects Rextheme Wp Vr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0174?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0174 published?: CVE-2023-0174 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b53d0e6-def9-4907-bd2b-884b2afa52b3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rextheme:wp_vr:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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