CVE-2023-0285

Name: CVE-2023-0285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-21T09:15:12.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0285 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Real Media Library WordPress plugin before 4.18.29 does not sanitise and escape the created folder names, which could allow users with the role of author and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Real Media Library WordPress plugin before 4.18.29 does not sanitise and escape the created folder names, which could allow users with the role of author 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

0.46%

36.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Devowl	Real Media Library	< 4.18.29

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/adf09e29-baf5-4426-a281-6763c107d348Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/adf09e29-baf5-4426-a281-6763c107d348Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0285?

How severe is CVE-2023-0285?

CVE-2023-0285 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0285?

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-2023-0285?

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Source: NVD / NIST