CVE-2023-1019

CVE-2023-1019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Help Desk Wp Project Help Desk Wp 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

Description

The Help Desk WP WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1019?
The Help Desk WP WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-1019?
CVE-2023-1019 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-2023-1019 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-2023-1019?
CVE-2023-1019 affects Help Desk Wp Project Help Desk Wp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1019?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1019 published?
CVE-2023-1019 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)