CVE-2023-28664: pluginus wordpress_meta_data_and_taxonomies_filter Cross-site Scripting
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-28664 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in pluginus wordpress_meta_data_and_taxonomies_filter. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 37.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 22-03-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Meta Data and Taxonomies Filter WordPress plugin, in versions < 1.3.1, is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'tax_name' parameter of the mdf_get_tax_options_in_widget action, which can only be triggered by an authenticated user.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 version- CVE.orgCNA5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
37%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.44% on 22-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (tenable.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Pluginus1 product
Wordpress1 product
- wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter≤ 1.3.0.1 (fixed in 1.3.1)
2 vendors · 2 products