CVE-2023-3524: WPCode < 2.0.13.1 - Reflected XSS
Modified
Published 07-08-2023Last modified 05-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-3524 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in unknown wpcode. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 43.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 2.0.13.1.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.52%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 07-08-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WPCode WordPress plugin before 2.0.13.1 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
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
0.52%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
43%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.52% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
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 (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Unknown1 product
- wpcode< 2.0.13.1
Wordpress1 product
- insert-headers-and-footers≤ 2.0.13 (fixed in 2.0.13.1)
Wpcode1 product
- wpcode≤ 2.0.13.1
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/89570379-769b-4684-b8a7-28c37b408e5dExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory