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CVE-2023-0439

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2023-0439 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4.4 does not escape its form name, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues. By default only SuperAdmins (in multisite) / admins (in single site) can create forms, however there is a settings allowing them to give lower roles access to such feature.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4.4 does not escape its form name, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues. By default only SuperAdmins (in multisite) / admins (in single site) can create forms, however there is a settings allowing them to give lower roles access to such feature.

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
0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BasixonlineNex-Forms< 8.4.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0439?
The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4.4 does not escape its form name, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues. By default only SuperAdmins (in multisite) / admins (in single site) can create forms, however there is a settings allowing them to give lower roles access to such feature.
How severe is CVE-2023-0439?
CVE-2023-0439 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0439?
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-2023-0439?

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Source: NVD / NIST