CVE-2023-27413: Auth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-27413?

w4 post list: upgrade to 2.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-27413 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27413 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-2023-27413 affect?

CVE-2023-27413 affects w4 post list. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Shazzad Hossain Khan W4 Post List plugin <= 2.4.4 versions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-27413?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-27413 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting w4 post list. 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 Shazzad Hossain Khan W4 Post List plugin <= 2.4.4 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 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-06-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: w4 post list project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-22 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

w4 post list project w4 post list UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.5

Fixed in: 2.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy w4-post-list || rpm -q w4-post-list || w4-post-list --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade w4-post-list

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade w4-post-list

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-27413?

w4 post list: upgrade to 2.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27413 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27413 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-2023-27413 affect?

CVE-2023-27413 affects w4 post list. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Shazzad Hossain Khan W4 Post List plugin <= 2.4.4 versions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27413?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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