CVE-2023-7194

Name: CVE-2023-7194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-22T20:15:47.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7194 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Meris WordPress theme through 1.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in the page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Meris WordPress theme through 1.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in the page, leading to 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

0.33%

24.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Meris Wp Theme Project	Meris Wp Theme	<= 1.1.2

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e20292af-939a-4cb1-91e4-5ff6aa0c7fbeThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e20292af-939a-4cb1-91e4-5ff6aa0c7fbeThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7194?

How severe is CVE-2023-7194?

CVE-2023-7194 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7194?

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-2023-7194?

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Source: NVD / NIST