CVE-2023-6456
CVE-2023-6456 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ljapps Wp Review Slider with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58693
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ljapps Wp Review Slider
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WP Review Slider WordPress plugin before 13.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6456?
- The WP Review Slider WordPress plugin before 13.0 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
- How severe is CVE-2023-6456?
- CVE-2023-6456 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-6456 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-6456?
- CVE-2023-6456 affects Ljapps Wp Review Slider. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-6456?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-6456 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-6456 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58693.
- When was CVE-2023-6456 published?
- CVE-2023-6456 was published on 2024-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ljapps:wp_review_slider:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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