How severe is CVE-2023-0231?

CVE-2023-0231 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-2023-0231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0231?

CVE-2023-0231 affects Hasthemes Shoplentor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0231?

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

When was CVE-2023-0231 published?

CVE-2023-0231 was published on 2023-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0231

CVE-2023-0231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hasthemes Shoplentor 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% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hasthemes Shoplentor
Published: 2023-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ShopLentor WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 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-2023-0231?: The ShopLentor WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 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-2023-0231?: CVE-2023-0231 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-2023-0231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0231?: CVE-2023-0231 affects Hasthemes Shoplentor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0231 published?: CVE-2023-0231 was published on 2023-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/533c19d5-219c-4389-a8bf-8b3a35b33b20

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hasthemes:shoplentor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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