CVE-2023-45747: WordPress WP Lightbox 2 Plugin <= 3.0.6.5 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Modified
Published 24-10-2023Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-45747 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in syed balkhi wp lightbox 2. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.7% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 3.0.6.6.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.48%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Syed Balkhi WP Lightbox 2 plugin <= 3.0.6.5 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
0.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.07 pp
From 0.42% 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
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Syed balkhi1 product
- wp lightbox 2≥ n/a, ≤ 3.0.6.5
Syedbalkhi1 product
- wp_lightbox_2≤ 3.0.6.5
Wordpress1 product
- wp-lightbox-2≤ 3.0.6.5 (fixed in 3.0.6.6)
3 vendors · 3 products