CVE-2023-1119: The WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.2.13, SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 use a third-party

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-1119?

srbtranslatin: upgrade to 2.4; wp-optimize: upgrade to 3.2.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-1119 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1119 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-2023-1119 affect?

CVE-2023-1119 affects srbtranslatin, wp-optimize. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.2.13, SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 use a third-party library that removes the escaping on some HTML characters, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-1119?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-1119 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting srbtranslatin, wp-optimize. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.2.13, SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 use a third-party library that removes the escaping on some HTML characters, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

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	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-07-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: srbtranslatin project · updraftplus

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-10 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

srbtranslatin project srbtranslatin UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4

Fixed in: 2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy srbtranslatin || rpm -q srbtranslatin || srbtranslatin --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade srbtranslatin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade srbtranslatin

Note

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

updraftplus wp-optimize UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.2.13

Fixed in: 3.2.13

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-optimize || rpm -q wp-optimize || wp-optimize --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.2.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-optimize

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-optimize

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: WP-Optimize WordPress plugin < 3.2.13 - 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-2023-1119?

srbtranslatin: upgrade to 2.4; wp-optimize: upgrade to 3.2.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1119 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1119 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-2023-1119 affect?

CVE-2023-1119 affects srbtranslatin, wp-optimize. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.2.13, SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 use a third-party library that removes the escaping on some HTML characters, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2023-1119?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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