How severe is CVE-2023-0660?

CVE-2023-0660 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-2023-0660 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-2023-0660?

CVE-2023-0660 affects Nextendweb Smart Slider 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0660?

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

When was CVE-2023-0660 published?

CVE-2023-0660 was published on 2023-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0660

CVE-2023-0660 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 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% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nextendweb Smart Slider 3
Published: 2023-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin before 3.5.1.14 does not properly 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-2023-0660?: The Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin before 3.5.1.14 does not properly 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-2023-0660?: CVE-2023-0660 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-2023-0660 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-2023-0660?: CVE-2023-0660 affects Nextendweb Smart Slider 3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0660?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0660 published?: CVE-2023-0660 was published on 2023-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3fe712bc-ce7f-4b30-9fc7-1ff15aa5b6ce

Affected products (1)

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