PatchTheCVECVE-2023-1982: The Front Editor WordPress plugin through 4.0.4 does not sanitize and escape some of its form settings, which
CVE-2023-1982 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting front editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Front Editor WordPress plugin through 4.0.4 does not sanitize and escape some of its form settings, which could allow high-privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-08-30 |
| 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-2023-1982?
front editor: upgrade to newer than 4.0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-1982 being exploited?
CVE-2023-1982 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-2023-1982 affect?
CVE-2023-1982 affects front editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Front Editor WordPress plugin through 4.0.4 does not sanitize and escape some of its form settings, which could allow high-privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disall
How urgent is CVE-2023-1982?
Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference