CVE-2023-0096

Name: CVE-2023-0096
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-06T20:15:13.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0096 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Happyforms WordPress plugin before 1.22.0 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Happyforms WordPress plugin before 1.22.0 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Happyforms	Happyforms	< 1.22.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b28150e7-214b-4bcd-85c0-e819c4223484Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b28150e7-214b-4bcd-85c0-e819c4223484Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0096?

How severe is CVE-2023-0096?

CVE-2023-0096 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0096?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0096?

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Source: NVD / NIST