PatchTheCVECVE-2023-1019: The Help Desk WP WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allo
CVE-2023-1019 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting help desk wp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Help Desk WP WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Editor to perform 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 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-05-15 |
| 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-2023-1019?
help desk wp: upgrade to newer than 1.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-1019 being exploited?
CVE-2023-1019 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-2023-1019 affect?
CVE-2023-1019 affects help desk wp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Help Desk WP WordPress plugin through 1.2.0 does not sanitise and escape some parameters, which could allow users with a role as low as Editor to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How urgent is CVE-2023-1019?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference