PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2579: The InventoryPress WordPress plugin through 1.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could
CVE-2023-2579 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting inventorypress. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The InventoryPress WordPress plugin through 1.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users with the role of author and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-07-17 |
| 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-2023-2579?
inventorypress: upgrade to newer than 1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2579 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2579 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-2023-2579 affect?
CVE-2023-2579 affects inventorypress. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The InventoryPress WordPress plugin through 1.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users with the role of author and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How urgent is CVE-2023-2579?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference