CVE-2023-1465: The WP EasyPay WordPress plugin before 4.1 does not escape some generated URLs before outputting them back in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-1465?

wp easypay: upgrade to 4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-1465 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1465 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-2023-1465 affect?

CVE-2023-1465 affects wp easypay. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WP EasyPay WordPress plugin before 4.1 does not escape some generated URLs before outputting them back in pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-1465?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-1465 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wp easypay. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP EasyPay WordPress plugin before 4.1 does not escape some generated URLs before outputting them back in pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

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 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-08-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpeasypay

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-16 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpeasypay wp easypay UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1

Fixed in: 4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-easypay

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-2023-1465?

wp easypay: upgrade to 4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1465 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1465 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-2023-1465 affect?

CVE-2023-1465 affects wp easypay. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The WP EasyPay WordPress plugin before 4.1 does not escape some generated URLs before outputting them back in pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

How urgent is CVE-2023-1465?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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