How severe is CVE-2023-0268?

CVE-2023-0268 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-2023-0268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0268?

CVE-2023-0268 affects Topdigitaltrends Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0268?

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

When was CVE-2023-0268 published?

CVE-2023-0268 was published on 2023-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0268

CVE-2023-0268 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Topdigitaltrends Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder 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: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Topdigitaltrends Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder
Published: 2023-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 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-2023-0268?: The Mega Addons For WPBakery Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.3.0 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-2023-0268?: CVE-2023-0268 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-2023-0268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0268?: CVE-2023-0268 affects Topdigitaltrends Mega Addons For Wpbakery Page Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0268 published?: CVE-2023-0268 was published on 2023-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/99389641-ad1e-45c1-a42f-2a010ee22d76

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:topdigitaltrends:mega_addons_for_wpbakery_page_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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