CVE-2023-4290

Name: CVE-2023-4290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T20:15:15.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4290 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Matterport Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not escape the PHP_SELF server variable when outputting it in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Matterport Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not escape the PHP_SELF server variable when outputting it in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues 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

0.42%

33.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mpembed	Wp Matterport Shortcode	< 2.1.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fad5245-a089-4ba3-9958-1e2c3d066eeaExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fad5245-a089-4ba3-9958-1e2c3d066eeaExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4290?

How severe is CVE-2023-4290?

CVE-2023-4290 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4290?

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-2023-4290?

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Source: NVD / NIST