CVE-2023-0065: The i2 Pros & Cons WordPress plugin through 1.3.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attribute

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0065?

i2 pros \& cons: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0065 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0065 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-0065 affect?

CVE-2023-0065 affects i2 pros \& cons. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The i2 Pros & Cons WordPress plugin through 1.3.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0065?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0065 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting i2 pros \& cons. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The i2 Pros & Cons WordPress plugin through 1.3.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: i2 pros \& cons project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-06 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

i2 pros \& cons project i2 pros \& cons UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy i2-pros--cons || rpm -q i2-pros--cons || i2-pros--cons --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade i2-pros--cons

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade i2-pros--cons

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0065?

i2 pros \& cons: upgrade to newer than 1.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0065 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0065 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0065 affect?

CVE-2023-0065 affects i2 pros \& cons. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The i2 Pros & Cons WordPress plugin through 1.3.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and a

How urgent is CVE-2023-0065?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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