How severe is CVE-2023-2298?

CVE-2023-2298 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-2023-2298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2298?

CVE-2023-2298 affects Vcita Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2298?

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-2023-2298 published?

CVE-2023-2298 was published on 2023-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2298

CVE-2023-2298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vcita Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Vcita Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar
Published: 2023-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'business_id' parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 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-2023-2298?: The Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'business_id' parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.3.0 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-2023-2298?: CVE-2023-2298 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-2023-2298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2298?: CVE-2023-2298 affects Vcita Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2298?: 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-2023-2298 published?: CVE-2023-2298 was published on 2023-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vcita:online_booking_\&_scheduling_calendar:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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