How severe is CVE-2023-49747?

CVE-2023-49747 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-2023-49747 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49747?

CVE-2023-49747 affects Webfactoryltd Guest Author. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49747?

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

When was CVE-2023-49747 published?

CVE-2023-49747 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49747

CVE-2023-49747 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webfactoryltd Guest Author 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% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Webfactoryltd Guest Author
Published: 2023-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WebFactory Ltd Guest Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Guest Author: from n/a through 2.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49747?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WebFactory Ltd Guest Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Guest Author: from n/a through 2.3.
How severe is CVE-2023-49747?: CVE-2023-49747 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-2023-49747 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49747?: CVE-2023-49747 affects Webfactoryltd Guest Author. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49747?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49747 published?: CVE-2023-49747 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/guest-author/wordpress-guest-author-plugin-2-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webfactoryltd:guest_author:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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