How severe is CVE-2023-5071?

CVE-2023-5071 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-2023-5071 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-2023-5071?

CVE-2023-5071 affects Sitekit Project Sitekit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5071?

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

When was CVE-2023-5071 published?

CVE-2023-5071 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5071

CVE-2023-5071 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sitekit Project Sitekit 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: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sitekit Project Sitekit
Published: 2023-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Sitekit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'sitekit_iframe' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5071?: The Sitekit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'sitekit_iframe' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
How severe is CVE-2023-5071?: CVE-2023-5071 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-2023-5071 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-2023-5071?: CVE-2023-5071 affects Sitekit Project Sitekit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5071 published?: CVE-2023-5071 was published on 2023-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sitekit_project:sitekit:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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