How severe is CVE-2023-0992?

CVE-2023-0992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-0992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 93% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0992?

CVE-2023-0992 affects Getshieldsecurity Shield Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0992?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0992 published?

CVE-2023-0992 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0992

CVE-2023-0992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Getshieldsecurity Shield Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 93% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 93% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Getshieldsecurity Shield Security
Published: 2023-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17 via the 'User-Agent' header. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0992?: The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17 via the 'User-Agent' header. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2023-0992?: CVE-2023-0992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-0992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 93% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0992?: CVE-2023-0992 affects Getshieldsecurity Shield Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0992 published?: CVE-2023-0992 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:getshieldsecurity:shield_security:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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