CVE-2023-0374
CVE-2023-0374 is a medium-severity vulnerability in W4 Post List Project W4 Post List 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: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: W4 Post List Project W4 Post List
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The W4 Post List WordPress plugin before 2.4.6 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-2023-0374?
- The W4 Post List WordPress plugin before 2.4.6 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-2023-0374?
- CVE-2023-0374 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-2023-0374 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-2023-0374?
- CVE-2023-0374 affects W4 Post List Project W4 Post List. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0374?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-0374 published?
- CVE-2023-0374 was published on 2023-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:w4_post_list_project:w4_post_list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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