How severe is CVE-2023-54351?

CVE-2023-54351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-54351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-54351?

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-2023-54351 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-54351 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60582.

When was CVE-2023-54351 published?

CVE-2023-54351 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-54351

CVE-2023-54351 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60582
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WordPress Sonaar Music Plugin 4.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the comment functionality. Attackers can submit JavaScript payloads in the comment parameter to wp-comments-post.php which are stored and executed in the browsers of users viewing the affected playlist pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54351?: WordPress Sonaar Music Plugin 4.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts through the comment functionality. Attackers can submit JavaScript payloads in the comment parameter to wp-comments-post.php which are stored and executed in the browsers of users viewing the affected playlist pages.
How severe is CVE-2023-54351?: CVE-2023-54351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-54351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54351?: 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-2023-54351 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-54351 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60582.
When was CVE-2023-54351 published?: CVE-2023-54351 was published on 2026-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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