How severe is CVE-2023-0273?

CVE-2023-0273 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-2023-0273 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-2023-0273?

CVE-2023-0273 affects Custom Content Shortcode Project Custom Content Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0273?

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

When was CVE-2023-0273 published?

CVE-2023-0273 was published on 2023-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0273

CVE-2023-0273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Custom Content Shortcode Project Custom Content Shortcode 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: Custom Content Shortcode Project Custom Content Shortcode
Published: 2023-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin through 4.0.2 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-2023-0273?: The Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin through 4.0.2 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-2023-0273?: CVE-2023-0273 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-2023-0273 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-2023-0273?: CVE-2023-0273 affects Custom Content Shortcode Project Custom Content Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0273 published?: CVE-2023-0273 was published on 2023-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5cafbba6-478f-4f5d-a2d4-60c6a22f2f1e

Affected products (1)

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