How severe is CVE-2023-5124?

CVE-2023-5124 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5124 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5124?

CVE-2023-5124 affects Pagelayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5124?

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

Does CVE-2023-5124 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5124 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57462.

When was CVE-2023-5124 published?

CVE-2023-5124 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5124

CVE-2023-5124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pagelayer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57462
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pagelayer
Published: 2024-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 doesn't prevent attackers with administrator privileges from inserting malicious JavaScript inside a post's header or footer code, even when unfiltered_html is disallowed, such as in multi-site WordPress configurations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5124?: The Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 doesn't prevent attackers with administrator privileges from inserting malicious JavaScript inside a post's header or footer code, even when unfiltered_html is disallowed, such as in multi-site WordPress configurations.
How severe is CVE-2023-5124?: CVE-2023-5124 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5124 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5124?: CVE-2023-5124 affects Pagelayer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5124?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5124 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5124 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57462.
When was CVE-2023-5124 published?: CVE-2023-5124 was published on 2024-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1ef86546-3467-432c-a863-1ca3e5c65bd4/

Affected products (1)

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

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