CVE-2023-2709: The AN_GradeBook WordPress plugin through 5.0.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-2709?

an gradebook: upgrade to newer than 5.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-2709 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2709 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-2023-2709 affect?

CVE-2023-2709 affects an gradebook. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The AN_GradeBook WordPress plugin through 5.0.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-2709?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-2709 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting an gradebook. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The AN_GradeBook WordPress plugin through 5.0.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin 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	0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-07-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: an gradebook project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-10 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

an gradebook project an gradebook UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 5.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy an-gradebook || rpm -q an-gradebook || an-gradebook --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade an-gradebook

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade an-gradebook

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-2023-2709?

an gradebook: upgrade to newer than 5.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-2709 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2709 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-2023-2709 affect?

CVE-2023-2709 affects an gradebook. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The AN_GradeBook WordPress plugin through 5.0.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability

How urgent is CVE-2023-2709?

Priority 33/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-2636 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE The AN_GradeBook WordPress plugin through 5.0.1 does not properly sanitise and escape a parameter before using

References

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