How severe is CVE-2023-4290?

CVE-2023-4290 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-2023-4290 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-2023-4290?

CVE-2023-4290 affects Mpembed Wp Matterport Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4290?

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

When was CVE-2023-4290 published?

CVE-2023-4290 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4290

CVE-2023-4290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mpembed Wp Matterport Shortcode 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: Mpembed Wp Matterport Shortcode
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Matterport Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not escape the PHP_SELF server variable when outputting it in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4290?: The WP Matterport Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not escape the PHP_SELF server variable when outputting it in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
How severe is CVE-2023-4290?: CVE-2023-4290 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-2023-4290 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-2023-4290?: CVE-2023-4290 affects Mpembed Wp Matterport Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4290?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4290 published?: CVE-2023-4290 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fad5245-a089-4ba3-9958-1e2c3d066eea

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mpembed:wp_matterport_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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