How severe is CVE-2023-0520?

CVE-2023-0520 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-2023-0520 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0520?

CVE-2023-0520 affects Rapidexp Rapidexpcart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0520?

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

When was CVE-2023-0520 published?

CVE-2023-0520 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0520

CVE-2023-0520 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rapidexp Rapidexpcart 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% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rapidexp Rapidexpcart
Published: 2023-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The RapidExpCart WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitize and escape the url parameter in the rapidexpcart endpoint before storing it and outputting it back in the page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability which could be used against high-privilege users such as admin, furthermore lack of csrf protection means an attacker can trick a logged in admin to perform the attack by submitting a hidden form.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0520?: The RapidExpCart WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitize and escape the url parameter in the rapidexpcart endpoint before storing it and outputting it back in the page, leading to a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability which could be used against high-privilege users such as admin, furthermore lack of csrf protection means an attacker can trick a logged in admin to perform the attack by submitting a hidden form.
How severe is CVE-2023-0520?: CVE-2023-0520 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-2023-0520 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0520?: CVE-2023-0520 affects Rapidexp Rapidexpcart. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0520?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0520 published?: CVE-2023-0520 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be4f7ff9-af79-477b-9f47-e40e25a3558e

Affected products (1)

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