CVE-2023-2272

Name: CVE-2023-2272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-16T12:15:13.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2272 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Tiempo.com WordPress plugin through 0.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the page 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 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Tiempo.com WordPress plugin through 0.1.2 does not sanitise and escape the page 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

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tiempo	Tiempo	<= 0.1.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dba60216-2753-40b7-8f2b-6caeba684b2eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dba60216-2753-40b7-8f2b-6caeba684b2eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2272?

How severe is CVE-2023-2272?

CVE-2023-2272 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2272?

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-2023-2272?

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Source: NVD / NIST