How severe is CVE-2023-50901?

CVE-2023-50901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-50901 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50901?

CVE-2023-50901 affects Hasthemes Ht Mega. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50901?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-50901 published?

CVE-2023-50901 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50901

CVE-2023-50901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hasthemes Ht Mega with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hasthemes Ht Mega
Published: 2023-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in HasThemes HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor: from n/a through 2.3.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50901?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in HasThemes HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor: from n/a through 2.3.8.
How severe is CVE-2023-50901?: CVE-2023-50901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-50901 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50901?: CVE-2023-50901 affects Hasthemes Ht Mega. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50901?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-50901 published?: CVE-2023-50901 was published on 2023-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ht-mega-for-elementor/wordpress-ht-mega-absolute-addons-for-elementor-plugin-2-3-8-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hasthemes:ht_mega:*:*:*:*:free:wordpress:*:*

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