CVE-2023-2605: The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it bac

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2605?

wp brutal ai: upgrade to 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2605 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2605 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-2023-2605 affect?

CVE-2023-2605 affects wp brutal ai. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against a logged in high privilege users such as ad

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2605?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2605 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting wp brutal ai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against a logged in 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 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wp brutal ai project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-27 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp brutal ai project wp brutal ai UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.0.1

Fixed in: 2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-brutal-ai || rpm -q wp-brutal-ai || wp-brutal-ai --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-brutal-ai

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-brutal-ai

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-2023-2605?

wp brutal ai: upgrade to 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2605 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2605 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-2023-2605 affect?

CVE-2023-2605 affects wp brutal ai. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against a logged in high privilege users such as ad

How urgent is CVE-2023-2605?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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CVE-2023-2601 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE The wpbrutalai WordPress plugin before 2.0.0 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using it

References

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