How severe is CVE-2023-4823?

CVE-2023-4823 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 none.

Is CVE-2023-4823 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4823?

CVE-2023-4823 affects Prasadkirpekar Wp Meta And Date Remover. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4823?

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

When was CVE-2023-4823 published?

CVE-2023-4823 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4823

CVE-2023-4823 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Prasadkirpekar Wp Meta And Date Remover with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Prasadkirpekar Wp Meta And Date Remover
Published: 2023-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WP Meta and Date Remover WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 provides an AJAX endpoint for configuring the plugin settings. This endpoint has no capability checks and does not sanitize the user input, which is then later output unescaped. Allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber change them and perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4823?: The WP Meta and Date Remover WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 provides an AJAX endpoint for configuring the plugin settings. This endpoint has no capability checks and does not sanitize the user input, which is then later output unescaped. Allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber change them and perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
How severe is CVE-2023-4823?: CVE-2023-4823 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-4823 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4823?: CVE-2023-4823 affects Prasadkirpekar Wp Meta And Date Remover. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4823?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4823 published?: CVE-2023-4823 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/84f53e27-d8d2-4fa3-91f9-447037508d30

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:prasadkirpekar:wp_meta_and_date_remover:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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