How severe is CVE-2023-0422?

CVE-2023-0422 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0422?

CVE-2023-0422 affects Article Directory Project Article Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0422?

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

When was CVE-2023-0422 published?

CVE-2023-0422 was published on 2023-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0422

CVE-2023-0422 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Article Directory Project Article Directory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Article Directory Project Article Directory
Published: 2023-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Article Directory WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not properly sanitize the `publish_terms_text` setting before displaying it in the administration panel, which may enable administrators to conduct Stored XSS attacks in multisite contexts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0422?: The Article Directory WordPress plugin through 1.3 does not properly sanitize the `publish_terms_text` setting before displaying it in the administration panel, which may enable administrators to conduct Stored XSS attacks in multisite contexts.
How severe is CVE-2023-0422?: CVE-2023-0422 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0422?: CVE-2023-0422 affects Article Directory Project Article Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0422?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0422 published?: CVE-2023-0422 was published on 2023-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d57f2fb2-5251-4069-8c9a-a4af269c5e62

Affected products (1)

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