CVE-2023-23898
CVE-2023-23898 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Creativethemes Blocksy Companion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Creativethemes Blocksy Companion
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CreativeThemes Blocksy Companion plugin <= 1.8.67 versions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23898?
- Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CreativeThemes Blocksy Companion plugin <= 1.8.67 versions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23898?
- CVE-2023-23898 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-23898 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-23898?
- CVE-2023-23898 affects Creativethemes Blocksy Companion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23898?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-23898 published?
- CVE-2023-23898 was published on 2023-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:creativethemes:blocksy_companion:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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