CVE-2023-7170

Name: CVE-2023-7170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-22T20:15:47.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7170 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The EventON-RSVP WordPress plugin before 2.9.5 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting 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 EventON-RSVP WordPress plugin before 2.9.5 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting 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

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Myeventon	Rsvp Events	< 2.9.5

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/218fb3af-3a40-486f-8ea9-80211a986fb3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/218fb3af-3a40-486f-8ea9-80211a986fb3/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7170?

How severe is CVE-2023-7170?

CVE-2023-7170 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-2023-7170?

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-2023-7170?

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Source: NVD / NIST