PatchTheCVECVE-2023-2705: The gAppointments WordPress plugin before 1.10.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it
CVE-2023-2705 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting gappointments. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The gAppointments WordPress plugin before 1.10.0 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 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 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-09-11 |
| 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-2023-2705?
gappointments: upgrade to 1.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-2705 being exploited?
CVE-2023-2705 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-2023-2705 affect?
CVE-2023-2705 affects gappointments. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The gAppointments WordPress plugin before 1.10.0 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 admin
How urgent is CVE-2023-2705?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference