How severe is CVE-2023-3524?

CVE-2023-3524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-3524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3524?

CVE-2023-3524 affects Wpcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3524?

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

When was CVE-2023-3524 published?

CVE-2023-3524 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3524

CVE-2023-3524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpcode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wpcode
Published: 2023-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WPCode WordPress plugin before 2.0.13.1 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3524?: The WPCode WordPress plugin before 2.0.13.1 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2023-3524?: CVE-2023-3524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-3524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3524?: CVE-2023-3524 affects Wpcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3524 published?: CVE-2023-3524 was published on 2023-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/89570379-769b-4684-b8a7-28c37b408e5d

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wpcode:wpcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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