CVE-2023-5641

CVE-2023-5641 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Martinstools Free & Easy Link Building with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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

Description

The Martins Free & Easy SEO BackLink Link Building Network WordPress plugin before 1.2.30 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5641?
The Martins Free & Easy SEO BackLink Link Building Network WordPress plugin before 1.2.30 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
How severe is CVE-2023-5641?
CVE-2023-5641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium 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 none.
Is CVE-2023-5641 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5641?
CVE-2023-5641 affects Martinstools Free & Easy Link Building. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5641?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5641 published?
CVE-2023-5641 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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