How severe is CVE-2023-49181?

CVE-2023-49181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-49181 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-2023-49181?

CVE-2023-49181 affects Wp-eventmanager Wp Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49181?

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

When was CVE-2023-49181 published?

CVE-2023-49181 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49181

CVE-2023-49181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-eventmanager Wp Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wp-eventmanager Wp Event Manager
Published: 2023-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Event Manager WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce: from n/a through 3.1.40.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49181?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Event Manager WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Event Manager – Events Calendar, Registrations, Sell Tickets with WooCommerce: from n/a through 3.1.40.
How severe is CVE-2023-49181?: CVE-2023-49181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-49181 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-2023-49181?: CVE-2023-49181 affects Wp-eventmanager Wp Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49181 published?: CVE-2023-49181 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-event-manager/wordpress-wp-event-manager-plugin-3-1-39-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-eventmanager:wp_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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