CVE-2023-2113
CVE-2023-2113 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Autoptimize 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Autoptimize
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not sanitise and escape the settings imported from a previous export, allowing high privileged users (such as an administrator) to inject arbitrary javascript into the admin panel, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disabled, such as in a multisite setup.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2113?
- The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not sanitise and escape the settings imported from a previous export, allowing high privileged users (such as an administrator) to inject arbitrary javascript into the admin panel, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disabled, such as in a multisite setup.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2113?
- CVE-2023-2113 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-2023-2113 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-2023-2113?
- CVE-2023-2113 affects Autoptimize. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-2113?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-2113 published?
- CVE-2023-2113 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:autoptimize:autoptimize:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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