How severe is CVE-2023-36530?

CVE-2023-36530 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-2023-36530 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36530?

CVE-2023-36530 affects Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36530?

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

When was CVE-2023-36530 published?

CVE-2023-36530 was published on 2023-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36530

CVE-2023-36530 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager
Published: 2023-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager plugin <= 4.67 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36530?: Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Smartypants SP Project & Document Manager plugin <= 4.67 versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-36530?: CVE-2023-36530 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-2023-36530 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36530?: CVE-2023-36530 affects Smartypantsplugins Sp Project & Document Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36530?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36530 published?: CVE-2023-36530 was published on 2023-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sp-client-document-manager/wordpress-sp-project-document-manager-plugin-4-67-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartypantsplugins:sp_project_\&_document_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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