How severe is CVE-2023-50875?

CVE-2023-50875 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-2023-50875 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50875?

CVE-2023-50875 affects Automattic Sensei Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50875?

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

Does CVE-2023-50875 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50875 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55608.

When was CVE-2023-50875 published?

CVE-2023-50875 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50875

CVE-2023-50875 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Automattic Sensei Lms 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% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55608
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Automattic Sensei Lms
Published: 2024-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic Sensei LMS – Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Sensei LMS – Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning: from n/a through 4.17.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50875?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic Sensei LMS – Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Sensei LMS – Online Courses, Quizzes, & Learning: from n/a through 4.17.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-50875?: CVE-2023-50875 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-2023-50875 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50875?: CVE-2023-50875 affects Automattic Sensei Lms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50875?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-50875 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50875 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55608.
When was CVE-2023-50875 published?: CVE-2023-50875 was published on 2024-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/sensei-lms/wordpress-sensei-lms-plugin-4-17-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:sensei_lms:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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