CVE-2023-0419: The Shortcode for Font Awesome WordPress plugin before 1.4.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcod

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0419?

shortcode for font awesome: upgrade to 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0419 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0419 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-2023-0419 affect?

CVE-2023-0419 affects shortcode for font awesome. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Shortcode for Font Awesome WordPress plugin before 1.4.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embedded, which could allow users with the contribu

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0419?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0419 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting shortcode for font awesome. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Shortcode for Font Awesome WordPress plugin before 1.4.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embedded, 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 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: smg-webdesign

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-21 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smg-webdesign shortcode for font awesome UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.4.1

Fixed in: 1.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shortcode-for-font-awesome || rpm -q shortcode-for-font-awesome || shortcode-for-font-awesome --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade shortcode-for-font-awesome

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade shortcode-for-font-awesome

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0419?

shortcode for font awesome: upgrade to 1.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0419 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0419 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-2023-0419 affect?

CVE-2023-0419 affects shortcode for font awesome. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Shortcode for Font Awesome WordPress plugin before 1.4.1 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embedded, which could allow users with the contribu

How urgent is CVE-2023-0419?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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