CVE-2023-0171

Name: CVE-2023-0171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-06T20:15:13.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0171 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget WordPress plugin before 2.3.24 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 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The jQuery T(-) Countdown Widget WordPress plugin before 2.3.24 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

0.56%

42.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Twinpictures	Jquery T\(-\) Countdown Widget	< 2.3.34

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/32324655-ff91-4a53-a2c5-ebe6678d4a9dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/32324655-ff91-4a53-a2c5-ebe6678d4a9dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0171?

How severe is CVE-2023-0171?

CVE-2023-0171 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0171?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST