CVE-2023-23987
CVE-2023-23987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpeverest User Registration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Wpeverest User Registration
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration plugin <= 2.3.0 versions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23987?
- Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPEverest User Registration plugin <= 2.3.0 versions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23987?
- CVE-2023-23987 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, 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 low.
- Is CVE-2023-23987 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-2023-23987?
- CVE-2023-23987 affects Wpeverest User Registration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23987?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-23987 published?
- CVE-2023-23987 was published on 2023-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpeverest:user_registration:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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