CVE-2023-27609: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in N

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-27609?

wp roles at registration: upgrade to newer than 0.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-27609 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27609 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-2023-27609 affect?

CVE-2023-27609 affects wp roles at registration. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NetTantra WP Roles at Registration allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Roles at Registration: from n/a through 0.23.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-27609?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2023-27609 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting wp roles at registration. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NetTantra WP Roles at Registration allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Roles at Registration: from n/a through 0.23.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-11-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: hyscaler

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-19 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hyscaler wp roles at registration UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.23

Fixed in: newer than 0.23

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-roles-at-registration || rpm -q wp-roles-at-registration || wp-roles-at-registration --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.23 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-roles-at-registration

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-roles-at-registration

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-2023-27609?

wp roles at registration: upgrade to newer than 0.23. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27609 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27609 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-2023-27609 affect?

CVE-2023-27609 affects wp roles at registration. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NetTantra WP Roles at Registration allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Roles at Registration: from n/a through 0.23.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27609?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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