CVE-2023-41661
CVE-2023-41661 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smarty 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% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Smarty
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PressPage Entertainment Inc. Smarty for WordPress plugin <= 3.1.35 versions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-41661?
- Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PressPage Entertainment Inc. Smarty for WordPress plugin <= 3.1.35 versions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-41661?
- CVE-2023-41661 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-2023-41661 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.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-41661?
- CVE-2023-41661 affects Smarty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-41661?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-41661 published?
- CVE-2023-41661 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:smarty:smarty:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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