CVE-2023-4823

Name: CVE-2023-4823
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-31T14:15:12.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4823 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Meta and Date Remover WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 provides an AJAX endpoint for configuring the plugin settings. This endpoint has no capability checks and does not sanitize the user input, which is then later output unescaped. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Meta and Date Remover WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 provides an AJAX endpoint for configuring the plugin settings. This endpoint has no capability checks and does not sanitize the user input, which is then later output unescaped. Allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber change them and perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

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

0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Prasadkirpekar	Wp Meta And Date Remover	< 2.2.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/84f53e27-d8d2-4fa3-91f9-447037508d30Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/84f53e27-d8d2-4fa3-91f9-447037508d30Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 31, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4823?

How severe is CVE-2023-4823?

CVE-2023-4823 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4823?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST