CVE-2023-1780

Name: CVE-2023-1780
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-10T16:15:48.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1780 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Companion Sitemap Generator WordPress plugin before 4.5.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Companion Sitemap Generator WordPress plugin before 4.5.3 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in pages, leading to 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

1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codeermeneer	Companion Sitemap Generator	< 4.5.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8176308f-f210-4109-9c88-9372415dbed3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8176308f-f210-4109-9c88-9372415dbed3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1780?

How severe is CVE-2023-1780?

CVE-2023-1780 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1780?

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-2023-1780?

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Source: NVD / NIST