CVE-2023-36689
CVE-2023-36689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpfactory Wpfactory Helper with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Wpfactory Wpfactory Helper
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPFactory WPFactory Helper plugin <= 1.5.2 versions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36689?
- Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPFactory WPFactory Helper plugin <= 1.5.2 versions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36689?
- CVE-2023-36689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 low.
- Is CVE-2023-36689 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-36689?
- CVE-2023-36689 affects Wpfactory Wpfactory Helper. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36689?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-36689 published?
- CVE-2023-36689 was published on 2023-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpfactory:wpfactory_helper:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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