How severe is CVE-2023-52118?

CVE-2023-52118 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-2023-52118 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-2023-52118?

CVE-2023-52118 affects Wp-eventmanager Wp Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52118?

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

Does CVE-2023-52118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56792.

When was CVE-2023-52118 published?

CVE-2023-52118 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52118

CVE-2023-52118 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wp-eventmanager Wp Event Manager 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-2023-56792
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wp-eventmanager Wp Event Manager
Published: 2024-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Event Manager WP User Profile Avatar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP User Profile Avatar: from n/a through 1.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52118?: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Event Manager WP User Profile Avatar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP User Profile Avatar: from n/a through 1.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-52118?: CVE-2023-52118 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-2023-52118 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-2023-52118?: CVE-2023-52118 affects Wp-eventmanager Wp Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52118?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-52118 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52118 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56792.
When was CVE-2023-52118 published?: CVE-2023-52118 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-user-profile-avatar/wordpress-wp-user-profile-avatar-plugin-1-0-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wp-eventmanager:wp_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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