CVE-2023-1025
CVE-2023-1025 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simplefilelist Simple File List with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Simplefilelist Simple File List
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 6.0.10 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-1025?
- The Simple File List WordPress plugin before 6.0.10 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).
- How severe is CVE-2023-1025?
- CVE-2023-1025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-1025 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-1025?
- CVE-2023-1025 affects Simplefilelist Simple File List. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-1025?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-1025 published?
- CVE-2023-1025 was published on 2023-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simplefilelist:simple_file_list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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