What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1019?

CVE-2023-1019 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: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-1019?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-1019. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Help Desk Wp CVE-2023-1019

MEDIUM

2023-05-15 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Help Desk Wp

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

May 15, 2023 - 13:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

The Help Desk WP WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

AnalysisAI

The Help Desk WP WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Editor 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 Help Desk WP WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Affected products include: Help Desk Wp Project Help Desk Wp. Version information: through 1.2.0.

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.