CVE-2023-0442

CVE-2023-0442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Loan Comparison Project Loan Comparison with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow an attacker to inject javascript into into the site via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0442?
The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow an attacker to inject javascript into into the site via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2023-0442?
CVE-2023-0442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0442 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0442?
CVE-2023-0442 affects Loan Comparison Project Loan Comparison. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0442?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0442 published?
CVE-2023-0442 was published on 2023-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)