How severe is CVE-2023-48748?

CVE-2023-48748 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-2023-48748 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-2023-48748?

CVE-2023-48748 affects Themenectar Salient Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48748?

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-2023-48748 published?

CVE-2023-48748 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48748

CVE-2023-48748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Themenectar Salient Core 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: Themenectar Salient Core
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Theme nectar Salient Core allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Salient Core: from n/a through 2.0.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48748?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Theme nectar Salient Core allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Salient Core: from n/a through 2.0.2.
How severe is CVE-2023-48748?: CVE-2023-48748 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-2023-48748 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-2023-48748?: CVE-2023-48748 affects Themenectar Salient Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48748?: 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-2023-48748 published?: CVE-2023-48748 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/salient-core/wordpress-salient-core-plugin-2-0-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:themenectar:salient_core:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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