CVE-2023-0280

Name: CVE-2023-0280
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-08T14:15:11.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ultimate Carousel For Elementor WordPress plugin through 2.1.7 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 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ultimate Carousel For Elementor WordPress plugin through 2.1.7 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

0.44%

35.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Topdigitaltrends	Ultimate Carousel For Elementor	<= 2.1.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cb7ed9e6-0fa0-4ebb-9109-8f33defc8b32Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cb7ed9e6-0fa0-4ebb-9109-8f33defc8b32Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0280?

How severe is CVE-2023-0280?

CVE-2023-0280 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0280?

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-2023-0280?

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Source: NVD / NIST