CVE-2023-5013

Name: CVE-2023-5013
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-16T23:15:07.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5013 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in Pluck CMS 4.7.18 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file install.php of the component Installation Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Pluck CMS 4.7.18 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file install.php of the component Installation Handler. The manipulation of the argument contents with the input <script>alert('xss')</script> leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-239854 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

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

0.51%

39.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pluck-Cms	Pluck	4.7.18

References

https://github.com/Jacky-Y/vuls/blob/main/vul3.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.239854Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.239854Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Jacky-Y/vuls/blob/main/vul3.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.239854Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.239854Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5013?

How severe is CVE-2023-5013?

CVE-2023-5013 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5013?

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