CVE-2023-1119

Name: CVE-2023-1119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-10T16:15:48.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1119 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.2.13, SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 use a third-party library that removes the escaping on some HTML characters, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.2.13, SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 use a third-party library that removes the escaping on some HTML characters, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

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

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Srbtranslatin Project	Srbtranslatin	< 2.4
Updraftplus	Wp-Optimize	< 3.2.13

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e78735a-a7fc-41fe-8284-45bf451eff06Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e78735a-a7fc-41fe-8284-45bf451eff06Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1119?

How severe is CVE-2023-1119?

CVE-2023-1119 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1119?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST