How severe is CVE-2023-5087?

CVE-2023-5087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5087 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-2023-5087?

CVE-2023-5087 affects Pagelayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5087?

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

When was CVE-2023-5087 published?

CVE-2023-5087 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5087

CVE-2023-5087 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pagelayer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pagelayer
Published: 2023-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin before 1.7.8 doesn't prevent attackers with author privileges and higher from inserting malicious JavaScript inside a post's header or footer code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5087?: The Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin before 1.7.8 doesn't prevent attackers with author privileges and higher from inserting malicious JavaScript inside a post's header or footer code.
How severe is CVE-2023-5087?: CVE-2023-5087 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5087 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-2023-5087?: CVE-2023-5087 affects Pagelayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5087?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5087 published?: CVE-2023-5087 was published on 2023-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3b45cc0b-7378-49f3-900e-d0e18cd4b878

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pagelayer:pagelayer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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