PatchTheCVECVE-2023-22696: Auth
CVE-2023-22696 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting affiliate links lite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Custom4Web Affiliate Links Lite plugin <= 2.5 versions.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 70%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-05-10 |
| 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-2023-22696?
affiliate links lite: upgrade to newer than 2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-22696 being exploited?
CVE-2023-22696 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-2023-22696 affect?
CVE-2023-22696 affects affiliate links lite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Custom4Web Affiliate Links Lite plugin <= 2.5 versions.
How urgent is CVE-2023-22696?
Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.