How severe is CVE-2023-28664?

CVE-2023-28664 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-2023-28664 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-28664?

CVE-2023-28664 affects Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28664?

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

When was CVE-2023-28664 published?

CVE-2023-28664 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-28664

CVE-2023-28664 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter
Published: 2023-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress plugin, in versions < 1.3.1, is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'tax_name' parameter of the mdf_get_tax_options_in_widget action, which can only be triggered by an authenticated user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28664?: The Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress plugin, in versions < 1.3.1, is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'tax_name' parameter of the mdf_get_tax_options_in_widget action, which can only be triggered by an authenticated user.
How severe is CVE-2023-28664?: CVE-2023-28664 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-2023-28664 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-28664?: CVE-2023-28664 affects Pluginus Wordpress Meta Data And Taxonomies Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28664?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-28664 published?: CVE-2023-28664 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pluginus:wordpress_meta_data_and_taxonomies_filter:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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