CVE-2023-23972: smplug-in social like box and page by wpdevart Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 5.9v3.1MediumModified
Published 06-04-2023Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-23972 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in smplug-in social like box and page by wpdevart. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.1% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 0.8.40.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.39%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-04-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Smplug-in Social Like Box and Page by WpDevArt plugin <= 0.8.39 versions.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:LSources3 sources · 4.8–5.9
- NVDNIST4.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
- wordfenceSource5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.39%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
32%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.39% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.39%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Smplug-in1 product
- social like box and page by wpdevart≥ n/a, ≤ 0.8.39
Wordpress1 product
- like-box≤ 0.8.39 (fixed in 0.8.40)
Wpdevart1 product
- social_like_box_and_page≤ 0.8.39
3 vendors · 3 products