How severe is CVE-2023-51488?

CVE-2023-51488 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-2023-51488 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-2023-51488?

CVE-2023-51488 affects Automattic Crowdsignal Dashboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51488?

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.

Does CVE-2023-51488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56201.

When was CVE-2023-51488 published?

CVE-2023-51488 was published on 2024-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51488

CVE-2023-51488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automattic Crowdsignal Dashboard 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
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56201
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Automattic Crowdsignal Dashboard
Published: 2024-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic, Inc. Crowdsignal Dashboard – Polls, Surveys & more allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Crowdsignal Dashboard – Polls, Surveys & more: from n/a through 3.0.11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51488?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic, Inc. Crowdsignal Dashboard – Polls, Surveys & more allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Crowdsignal Dashboard – Polls, Surveys & more: from n/a through 3.0.11.
How severe is CVE-2023-51488?: CVE-2023-51488 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-2023-51488 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-2023-51488?: CVE-2023-51488 affects Automattic Crowdsignal Dashboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51488?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-51488 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51488 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56201.
When was CVE-2023-51488 published?: CVE-2023-51488 was published on 2024-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/polldaddy/wordpress-crowdsignal-polls-ratings-plugin-3-0-11-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:automattic:crowdsignal_dashboard:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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