CVE-2023-2568

Name: CVE-2023-2568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-12T18:15:10.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2568 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Photo Gallery by Ays WordPress plugin before 5.1.7 does not escape some parameters before outputting it back in attributes, leading to 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 Photo Gallery by Ays WordPress plugin before 5.1.7 does not escape some parameters before outputting it back in attributes, 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

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ays-Pro	Photo Gallery	< 5.1.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b1704a12-459b-4f5d-aa2d-a96646ddaf3eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b1704a12-459b-4f5d-aa2d-a96646ddaf3eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2568?

How severe is CVE-2023-2568?

CVE-2023-2568 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-2023-2568?

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-2023-2568?

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Source: NVD / NIST