CVE-2023-41423

Name: CVE-2023-41423
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-12T22:15:08.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-41423 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in WP Githuber MD plugin v.1.16.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the new article function.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in WP Githuber MD plugin v.1.16.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the new article function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Terryl	Wp Githuber Md	1.16.2

References

https://github.com/terrylinooo/githuber-md/issues/316Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/terrylinooo/githuber-md/issues/316Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41423?

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in WP Githuber MD plugin v.1.16.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the new article function.

How severe is CVE-2023-41423?

CVE-2023-41423 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41423?

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-2023-41423?

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Source: NVD / NIST