How severe is CVE-2023-3992?

CVE-2023-3992 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-2023-3992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3992?

CVE-2023-3992 affects Wpxpo Postx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3992?

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

When was CVE-2023-3992 published?

CVE-2023-3992 was published on 2023-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3992

CVE-2023-3992 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpxpo Postx 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% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Wpxpo Postx
Published: 2023-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The PostX WordPress plugin before 3.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3992?: The PostX WordPress plugin before 3.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
How severe is CVE-2023-3992?: CVE-2023-3992 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-2023-3992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3992?: CVE-2023-3992 affects Wpxpo Postx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3992 published?: CVE-2023-3992 was published on 2023-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c43b669f-0377-4402-833c-817b75001888

Affected products (1)

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