How severe is CVE-2023-6987?

CVE-2023-6987 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-2023-6987 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6987?

CVE-2023-6987 affects Instawp String Locator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6987?

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

Does CVE-2023-6987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59179.

When was CVE-2023-6987 published?

CVE-2023-6987 was published on 2024-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6987

CVE-2023-6987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Instawp String Locator 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59179
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Instawp String Locator
Published: 2024-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The String locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'sql-column' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This required WP_DEBUG to be enabled in order to be exploited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6987?: The String locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'sql-column' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This required WP_DEBUG to be enabled in order to be exploited.
How severe is CVE-2023-6987?: CVE-2023-6987 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-2023-6987 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6987?: CVE-2023-6987 affects Instawp String Locator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6987?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6987 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6987 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59179.
When was CVE-2023-6987 published?: CVE-2023-6987 was published on 2024-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:instawp:string_locator:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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