How severe is CVE-2023-4476?

CVE-2023-4476 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-2023-4476 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-2023-4476?

CVE-2023-4476 affects Plainware Locatoraid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4476?

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

When was CVE-2023-4476 published?

CVE-2023-4476 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4476

CVE-2023-4476 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Plainware Locatoraid 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: Plainware Locatoraid
Published: 2023-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Locatoraid Store Locator WordPress plugin before 3.9.24 does not sanitise and escape the lpr-search 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-2023-4476?: The Locatoraid Store Locator WordPress plugin before 3.9.24 does not sanitise and escape the lpr-search 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-2023-4476?: CVE-2023-4476 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-2023-4476 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-2023-4476?: CVE-2023-4476 affects Plainware Locatoraid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4476?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4476 published?: CVE-2023-4476 was published on 2023-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3ca22b22-fe89-42be-94ec-b164838bcf50

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:plainware:locatoraid:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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