CVE-2023-0442: The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters be

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0442?

loan comparison: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0442 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0442 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-2023-0442 affect?

CVE-2023-0442 affects loan comparison. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow an attacker to inject javascript into into t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0442?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0442 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting loan comparison. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow an attacker to inject javascript into into the site via a crafted URL.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-02-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: loan comparison project

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

loan comparison project loan comparison UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.3

Fixed in: 1.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy loan-comparison || rpm -q loan-comparison || loan-comparison --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade loan-comparison

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade loan-comparison

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-2023-0442?

loan comparison: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0442 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0442 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-2023-0442 affect?

CVE-2023-0442 affects loan comparison. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its query parameters before outputting them back in a page/post via an embedded shortcode, which could allow an attacker to inject javascript into into t

How urgent is CVE-2023-0442?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-0366 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE The Loan Comparison WordPress plugin before 1.5.3 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attribute

References

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