CVE-2023-23491: fullworksplugins quick_event_manager Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.1v3.1MediumModified
Published 20-01-2023Last modified 03-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-23491 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in fullworksplugins quick_event_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.18%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 20-01-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin, version < 9.7.5, is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'category' parameter of its 'qem_ajax_calendar' action.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST6.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
- wordfenceSource6.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
1.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
67%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.18% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (tenable.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Fullworksplugins1 product
- quick_event_manager< 9.7.5
Wordpress1 product
- quick-event-manager< 9.7.5
2 vendors · 2 products