How severe is CVE-2023-2272?

CVE-2023-2272 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-2023-2272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2272?

CVE-2023-2272 affects Tiempo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2272?

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

When was CVE-2023-2272 published?

CVE-2023-2272 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2272

CVE-2023-2272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tiempo 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: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tiempo
Published: 2023-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Tiempo.com WordPress plugin through 0.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the page 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 admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2272?: The Tiempo.com WordPress plugin through 0.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the page 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 admin
How severe is CVE-2023-2272?: CVE-2023-2272 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-2023-2272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2272?: CVE-2023-2272 affects Tiempo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2272?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2272 published?: CVE-2023-2272 was published on 2023-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dba60216-2753-40b7-8f2b-6caeba684b2e

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tiempo:tiempo:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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