CVE-2023-6161: themeum wp_crowdfunding Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 6.1v3.1MediumModified
Published 08-01-2024Last modified 17-06-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-6161 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in themeum wp_crowdfunding. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 34.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
6.1/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.42%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 08-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WP Crowdfunding WordPress plugin before 2.1.9 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
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
0.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
35%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.42% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Themeum1 product
- wp_crowdfunding< 2.1.9
Unknown1 product
- wp crowdfunding< 2.1.9
Wordpress1 product
- wp-crowdfunding≤ 2.1.8 (fixed in 2.1.9)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca7b6a39-a910-4b4f-b9cc-be444ec44942ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory