How severe is CVE-2023-45050?

CVE-2023-45050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-45050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45050?

CVE-2023-45050 affects Automattic Jetpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45050?

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

When was CVE-2023-45050 published?

CVE-2023-45050 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45050

CVE-2023-45050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Automattic Jetpack
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth: from n/a through 12.8-a.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45050?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth: from n/a through 12.8-a.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-45050?: CVE-2023-45050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-45050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45050?: CVE-2023-45050 affects Automattic Jetpack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45050?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-45050 published?: CVE-2023-45050 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:jetpack:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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