CVE-2023-0992

Name: CVE-2023-0992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-09T06:15:54.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 93.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0992 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17 via the 'User-Agent' header. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.. EPSS estimates a 93.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17 via the 'User-Agent' header. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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

93.05%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Getshieldsecurity	Shield Security	<= 17.0.17

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0992?

How severe is CVE-2023-0992?

CVE-2023-0992 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 93.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0992?

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-2023-0992?

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Source: NVD / NIST