CVE-2023-1172
CVE-2023-1172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Booking-wp-plugin Bookly with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Booking-wp-plugin Bookly
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Bookly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the full name value in versions up to, and including, 21.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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-2023-1172?
- The Bookly plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the full name value in versions up to, and including, 21.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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-2023-1172?
- CVE-2023-1172 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-2023-1172 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-2023-1172?
- CVE-2023-1172 affects Booking-wp-plugin Bookly. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-1172?
- 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-2023-1172 published?
- CVE-2023-1172 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2876981%40bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool&new=2876981%40bookly-responsive-appointment-booking-tool&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c3efbd9d-e2b5-4915-a964-29a49c7fba86?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:booking-wp-plugin:bookly:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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