How severe is CVE-2023-41662?

CVE-2023-41662 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-2023-41662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41662?

CVE-2023-41662 affects Ulfbenjaminsson Wp-dtree. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41662?

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-2023-41662 published?

CVE-2023-41662 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41662

CVE-2023-41662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ulfbenjaminsson Wp-dtree 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% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ulfbenjaminsson Wp-dtree
Published: 2023-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ulf Benjaminsson WP-dTree plugin <= 4.4.5 versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41662?: Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ulf Benjaminsson WP-dTree plugin <= 4.4.5 versions.
How severe is CVE-2023-41662?: CVE-2023-41662 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-2023-41662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41662?: CVE-2023-41662 affects Ulfbenjaminsson Wp-dtree. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41662?: 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-2023-41662 published?: CVE-2023-41662 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-dtree-30/wordpress-wp-dtree-plugin-4-4-5-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ulfbenjaminsson:wp-dtree:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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