CVE-2023-0153

Name: CVE-2023-0153
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-06T20:15:13.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0153 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Vimeo Video Autoplay Automute WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Vimeo Video Autoplay Automute WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode 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

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vimeo Video Autoplay Automute Project	Vimeo Video Autoplay Automute	<= 1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f3459868-28aa-4a5d-94d8-bbc17e3ce653Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f3459868-28aa-4a5d-94d8-bbc17e3ce653Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0153?

How severe is CVE-2023-0153?

CVE-2023-0153 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0153?

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-2023-0153?

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Source: NVD / NIST