CVE-2023-5738
CVE-2023-5738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webtoffee Backup And Migration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Webtoffee Backup And Migration
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WordPress Backup & Migration WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Subscriber to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5738?
- The WordPress Backup & Migration WordPress plugin before 1.4.4 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Subscriber to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5738?
- CVE-2023-5738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, 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 none.
- Is CVE-2023-5738 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5738?
- CVE-2023-5738 affects Webtoffee Backup And Migration. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5738?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-5738 published?
- CVE-2023-5738 was published on 2023-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webtoffee:backup_and_migration:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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