What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-0589?

CVE-2023-0589 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-0589?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-0589. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Wp Image Carousel CVE-2023-0589

MEDIUM

2023-03-27 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Wp Image Carousel

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 27, 2023 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

The WP Image Carousel WordPress plugin through 1.0.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

AnalysisAI

The WP Image Carousel WordPress plugin through 1.0.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

The WP Image Carousel WordPress plugin through 1.0.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Affected products include: Wp Image Carousel Project Wp Image Carousel. Version information: through 1.0.2.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.