PatchTheCVECVE-2023-0424: The MS-Reviews WordPress plugin through 1.5 does not sanitise and escape reviews, which could allow users any
CVE-2023-0424 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting ms-reviews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The MS-Reviews WordPress plugin through 1.5 does not sanitise and escape reviews, which could allow users any authenticated users, such as Subscribers 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 | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-04-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-0424?
ms-reviews: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-0424 being exploited?
CVE-2023-0424 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-2023-0424 affect?
CVE-2023-0424 affects ms-reviews. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The MS-Reviews WordPress plugin through 1.5 does not sanitise and escape reviews, which could allow users any authenticated users, such as Subscribers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks
How urgent is CVE-2023-0424?
Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference