CVE-2023-0421

Name: CVE-2023-0421
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-08T14:15:11.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0421 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Cloud Manager WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape the query param ricerca before outputting it in an admin panel, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a logged in admin to trigger a XSS payload by clicking a link.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cloud Manager WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape the query param ricerca before outputting it in an admin panel, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a logged in admin to trigger a XSS payload by clicking a link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cloud Manager Project	Cloud Manager	<= 1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a356fea0-f143-4736-b2b2-c545c525335cExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a356fea0-f143-4736-b2b2-c545c525335cExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0421?

How severe is CVE-2023-0421?

CVE-2023-0421 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0421?

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-2023-0421?

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Source: NVD / NIST