How severe is CVE-2023-4888?

CVE-2023-4888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4888?

CVE-2023-4888 affects Illia Simple Like Page. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4888?

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

When was CVE-2023-4888 published?

CVE-2023-4888 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4888

CVE-2023-4888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Illia Simple Like Page with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Illia Simple Like Page
Published: 2023-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Simple Like Page Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'sfp-page-plugin' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.5.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4888?: The Simple Like Page Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'sfp-page-plugin' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.5.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2023-4888?: CVE-2023-4888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4888?: CVE-2023-4888 affects Illia Simple Like Page. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4888 published?: CVE-2023-4888 was published on 2023-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:illia:simple_like_page:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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