How severe is CVE-2023-1806?

CVE-2023-1806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-1806 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-2023-1806?

CVE-2023-1806 affects Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1806?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1806 published?

CVE-2023-1806 was published on 2023-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1806

CVE-2023-1806 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager
Published: 2023-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Inventory Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.12 does not sanitise and escape the message parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as administrators.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1806?: The WP Inventory Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.12 does not sanitise and escape the message parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as administrators.
How severe is CVE-2023-1806?: CVE-2023-1806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-1806 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-2023-1806?: CVE-2023-1806 affects Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1806?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1806 published?: CVE-2023-1806 was published on 2023-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/38d99c7d-2d10-4910-b95a-1cb545b813c4

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpinventory:wp_inventory_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager

CVE-2023-2842 — High (CVSS 8.1): The WP Inventory Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.14 does not have CSRF checks, which could allow attackers to…
CVE-2023-2123 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): The WP Inventory Manager WordPress plugin before 2.1.0.13 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it…
CVE-2023-34002 — Medium (CVSS 5.4): Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WP Inventory Manager plugin <= 2.1.0.13 versions.

All CVEs affecting Wpinventory Wp Inventory Manager →