CVE-2023-4270

Name: CVE-2023-4270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T20:15:11.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4270 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Min Max Control WordPress plugin before 4.6 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 high privilege users such as admin.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Min Max Control WordPress plugin before 4.6 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 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

0.40%

31.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Codeastrology	Min Max Control	< 4.6

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/04560bf1-676b-46fb-9344-4150862f2686Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/04560bf1-676b-46fb-9344-4150862f2686Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4270?

How severe is CVE-2023-4270?

CVE-2023-4270 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4270?

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-2023-4270?

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Source: NVD / NIST