CVE-2023-1473

Name: CVE-2023-1473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-17T13:15:38.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1473 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider WordPress plugin 3.29.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider WordPress plugin 3.29.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

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

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metaslider	Slider\, Gallery\, And Carousel	< 3.29.1

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a6e6c67b-7d9b-4fdb-8115-c33add7bfc3dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a6e6c67b-7d9b-4fdb-8115-c33add7bfc3dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1473?

How severe is CVE-2023-1473?

CVE-2023-1473 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1473?

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