How severe is CVE-2023-39161?

CVE-2023-39161 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 no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-39161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39161?

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

Does CVE-2023-39161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-39161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42896.

When was CVE-2023-39161 published?

CVE-2023-39161 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39161

CVE-2023-39161 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-80.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42896
Weakness: CWE-80
Published: 2024-06-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in WP Discussion Board Discussion Board allows Content Spoofing, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Discussion Board: from n/a through 2.4.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39161?: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in WP Discussion Board Discussion Board allows Content Spoofing, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Discussion Board: from n/a through 2.4.8.
How severe is CVE-2023-39161?: CVE-2023-39161 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 no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-39161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-39161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-39161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42896.
When was CVE-2023-39161 published?: CVE-2023-39161 was published on 2024-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-discussion-board/wordpress-discussion-board-plugin-2-4-8-content-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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