How severe is CVE-2023-50874?

CVE-2023-50874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-50874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50874?

CVE-2023-50874 affects Connekthq Ajax Load More. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50874?

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

When was CVE-2023-50874 published?

CVE-2023-50874 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50874

CVE-2023-50874 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Connekthq Ajax Load More with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Connekthq Ajax Load More
Published: 2023-12-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Darren Cooney WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More: from n/a through 6.1.0.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50874?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Darren Cooney WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More: from n/a through 6.1.0.1.
How severe is CVE-2023-50874?: CVE-2023-50874 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-50874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50874?: CVE-2023-50874 affects Connekthq Ajax Load More. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-50874 published?: CVE-2023-50874 was published on 2023-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ajax-load-more/wordpress-ajax-load-more-plugin-6-1-0-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:connekthq:ajax_load_more:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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