CVE-2023-28621: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wishfult

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-28621?

raise mag: upgrade to newer than 1.0.7; wishful blog: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-28621 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28621 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-2023-28621 affect?

CVE-2023-28621 affects raise mag, wishful blog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wishfulthemes Raise Mag, Wishfulthemes Wishful Blog themes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Raise Mag: from n/a through 1.0.7; Wish

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-28621 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting raise mag, wishful blog. 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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wishfulthemes Raise Mag, Wishfulthemes Wishful Blog themes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Raise Mag: from n/a through 1.0.7; Wishful Blog: from n/a through 2.0.1.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-11-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wishfulthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-16 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wishfulthemes raise mag UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy raise-mag || rpm -q raise-mag || raise-mag --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade raise-mag

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade raise-mag

Note

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

wishfulthemes wishful blog UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wishful-blog || rpm -q wishful-blog || wishful-blog --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wishful-blog

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wishful-blog

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-2023-28621?

raise mag: upgrade to newer than 1.0.7; wishful blog: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28621 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28621 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-2023-28621 affect?

CVE-2023-28621 affects raise mag, wishful blog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wishfulthemes Raise Mag, Wishfulthemes Wishful Blog themes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Raise Mag: from n/a through 1.0.7; Wish

How urgent is CVE-2023-28621?

Priority 35/100. High severity

References

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