CVE-2023-4798

Name: CVE-2023-4798
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T20:15:16.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4798 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Avatar WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 does not properly sanitize and escape certain of its shortcodes attributes, which could allow relatively low-privileged users like contributors to conduct Stored XSS attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The User Avatar WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 does not properly sanitize and escape certain of its shortcodes attributes, which could allow relatively low-privileged users like contributors to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

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

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wpexperts	User Avatar-Reloaded	< 1.2.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/273a95bf-39fe-4ba7-bc14-9527acfd9f42Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/273a95bf-39fe-4ba7-bc14-9527acfd9f42Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4798?

How severe is CVE-2023-4798?

CVE-2023-4798 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4798?

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-2023-4798?

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Source: NVD / NIST