CVE-2023-23686
CVE-2023-23686 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simple Staff List Project Simple Staff List with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Simple Staff List Project Simple Staff List
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Brett Shumaker Simple Staff List plugin <= 2.2.2 versions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23686?
- Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Brett Shumaker Simple Staff List plugin <= 2.2.2 versions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23686?
- CVE-2023-23686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-23686 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-23686?
- CVE-2023-23686 affects Simple Staff List Project Simple Staff List. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23686?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-23686 published?
- CVE-2023-23686 was published on 2023-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simple_staff_list_project:simple_staff_list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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