How severe is CVE-2023-51493?

CVE-2023-51493 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-2023-51493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-51493?

CVE-2023-51493 affects Howardehrenberg Custom Post Carousels With Owl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51493?

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

Does CVE-2023-51493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-51493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56206.

When was CVE-2023-51493 published?

CVE-2023-51493 was published on 2024-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-51493

CVE-2023-51493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Howardehrenberg Custom Post Carousels With Owl 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% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56206
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Howardehrenberg Custom Post Carousels With Owl
Published: 2024-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Howard Ehrenberg Custom Post Carousels with Owl allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Custom Post Carousels with Owl: from n/a through 1.4.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51493?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Howard Ehrenberg Custom Post Carousels with Owl allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Custom Post Carousels with Owl: from n/a through 1.4.6.
How severe is CVE-2023-51493?: CVE-2023-51493 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-2023-51493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-51493?: CVE-2023-51493 affects Howardehrenberg Custom Post Carousels With Owl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-51493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-51493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56206.
When was CVE-2023-51493 published?: CVE-2023-51493 was published on 2024-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/dd-post-carousel/wordpress-custom-post-carousels-with-owl-plugin-1-4-6-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:howardehrenberg:custom_post_carousels_with_owl:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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