CVE-2023-0442

Name: CVE-2023-0442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-21T09:15:12.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0442 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow an attacker to inject javascript into into the site via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow an attacker to inject javascript into into the site via a crafted URL.

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

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Loan Comparison Project	Loan Comparison	< 1.5.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/34d95d88-4114-4597-b4db-e9f5ef80d322Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/34d95d88-4114-4597-b4db-e9f5ef80d322Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0442?

How severe is CVE-2023-0442?

CVE-2023-0442 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0442?

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-2023-0442?

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Source: NVD / NIST