CVE-2023-4148

Name: CVE-2023-4148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-25T16:15:14.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4148 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ditty WordPress plugin before 3.1.25 does not sanitise and escape some parameters and generated URLs before outputting them back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Ditty WordPress plugin before 3.1.25 does not sanitise and escape some parameters and generated URLs before outputting them 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

0.81%

52.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Metaphorcreations	Ditty	< 3.1.25

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa39de78-55b3-4237-84db-6fdf6820c58dExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aa39de78-55b3-4237-84db-6fdf6820c58dExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4148?

How severe is CVE-2023-4148?

CVE-2023-4148 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4148?

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-2023-4148?

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Source: NVD / NIST