How severe is CVE-2023-2579?

CVE-2023-2579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-2579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2579?

CVE-2023-2579 affects Inventorypress Project Inventorypress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2579?

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

When was CVE-2023-2579 published?

CVE-2023-2579 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2579

CVE-2023-2579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Inventorypress Project Inventorypress with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Inventorypress Project Inventorypress
Published: 2023-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The InventoryPress WordPress plugin through 1.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users with the role of author and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2579?: The InventoryPress WordPress plugin through 1.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users with the role of author and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-2579?: CVE-2023-2579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-2579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2579?: CVE-2023-2579 affects Inventorypress Project Inventorypress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2579 published?: CVE-2023-2579 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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