CVE-2023-0948: The Japanized For WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.5.8 does not escape generated URLs before outputting t

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0948?

japanized for woocommerce: upgrade to 2.5.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0948 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0948 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-2023-0948 affect?

CVE-2023-0948 affects japanized for woocommerce. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Japanized For WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.5.8 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-0948?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0948 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting japanized for woocommerce. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Japanized For WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.5.8 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

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	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-05-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: artisanworkshop

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-08 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

artisanworkshop japanized for woocommerce UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.8

Fixed in: 2.5.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy japanized-for-woocommerce || rpm -q japanized-for-woocommerce || japanized-for-woocommerce --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade japanized-for-woocommerce

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade japanized-for-woocommerce

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress Japanized for WooCommerce <2.5.8 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-0948?

japanized for woocommerce: upgrade to 2.5.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0948 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0948 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-2023-0948 affect?

CVE-2023-0948 affects japanized for woocommerce. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Japanized For WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 2.5.8 does not escape generated URLs before outputting them in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

How urgent is CVE-2023-0948?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · WooCommerce vulnerabilities

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