CVE-2023-4549

Name: CVE-2023-4549
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-25T16:15:15.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4549 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The DoLogin Security WordPress plugin before 3.7 does not properly sanitize IP addresses coming from the X-Forwarded-For header, which can be used by attackers to conduct Stored XSS attacks via WordPress' login form.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DoLogin Security WordPress plugin before 3.7 does not properly sanitize IP addresses coming from the X-Forwarded-For header, which can be used by attackers to conduct Stored XSS attacks via WordPress' login form.

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

0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpdo	Dologin Security	< 3.7

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8aebead0-0eab-4d4e-8ceb-8fea0760374fExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8aebead0-0eab-4d4e-8ceb-8fea0760374fExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4549?

How severe is CVE-2023-4549?

CVE-2023-4549 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4549?

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-2023-4549?

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Source: NVD / NIST