CVE-2023-47518
CVE-2023-47518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vfbpro Restrict Categories 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% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Vfbpro Restrict Categories
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Matthew Muro Restrict Categories plugin <= 2.6.4 versions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-47518?
- Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Matthew Muro Restrict Categories plugin <= 2.6.4 versions.
- How severe is CVE-2023-47518?
- CVE-2023-47518 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-2023-47518 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-47518?
- CVE-2023-47518 affects Vfbpro Restrict Categories. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-47518?
- 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-2023-47518 published?
- CVE-2023-47518 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:vfbpro:restrict_categories:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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