PatchTheCVECVE-2023-1912: The Limit Login Attempts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via its lock loggin
CVE-2023-1912 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting limit login attempts. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Limit Login Attempts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via its lock logging feature in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever an administrator accesses the plugin's settings page. This only works when the plugin prioritizes use of the
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-04-06 |
| 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-2023-1912?
limit login attempts: upgrade to newer than 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-1912 being exploited?
CVE-2023-1912 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-2023-1912 affect?
CVE-2023-1912 affects limit login attempts. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The Limit Login Attempts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via its lock logging feature in versions up to, and including, 1.7.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possib
How urgent is CVE-2023-1912?
Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
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