CVE-2023-2605

Name: CVE-2023-2605
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-27T14:15:10.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2605 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 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 a logged in high privilege users such as admin.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 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 a logged in 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

0.54%

41.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Brutal Ai Project	Wp Brutal Ai	< 2.0.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173734/WordPress-WP-Brutal-AI-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/372cb940-71ba-4d19-b35a-ab15f8c2fdebExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173734/WordPress-WP-Brutal-AI-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/372cb940-71ba-4d19-b35a-ab15f8c2fdebExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2605?

How severe is CVE-2023-2605?

CVE-2023-2605 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2605?

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-2023-2605?

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Source: NVD / NIST