CVE-2023-1404
CVE-2023-1404 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Weavertheme Weaver Show Posts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Weavertheme Weaver Show Posts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Weaver Show Posts Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping of the profile display name in versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-1404?
- The Weaver Show Posts Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting due to insufficient escaping of the profile display name in versions up to, and including, 1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
- How severe is CVE-2023-1404?
- CVE-2023-1404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-1404 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-1404?
- CVE-2023-1404 affects Weavertheme Weaver Show Posts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-1404?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-1404 published?
- CVE-2023-1404 was published on 2023-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/show-posts/tags/1.6/includes/atw-showposts-sc.php#L368
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2023/04/hiding-in-plain-sight-cross-site-scripting-vulnerabilities-patched-in-weaver-products/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c8647c44-4879-4895-bd07-19f7d62a7326?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:weavertheme:weaver_show_posts:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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