How severe is CVE-2023-4602?

CVE-2023-4602 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-2023-4602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4602?

CVE-2023-4602 affects Kibokolabs Namaste! Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4602?

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

When was CVE-2023-4602 published?

CVE-2023-4602 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4602

CVE-2023-4602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kibokolabs Namaste! Lms 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Kibokolabs Namaste! Lms
Published: 2023-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Namaste! LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'course_id' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.6.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4602?: The Namaste! LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'course_id' parameter in versions up to, and including, 2.6.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2023-4602?: CVE-2023-4602 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-2023-4602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4602?: CVE-2023-4602 affects Kibokolabs Namaste! Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4602 published?: CVE-2023-4602 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kibokolabs:namaste\!_lms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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