CVE-2023-29100: Unauth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-29100?

the7: upgrade to newer than 11.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-29100 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29100 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-2023-29100 affect?

CVE-2023-29100 affects the7. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dream-Theme The7 plugin <= 11.6.0 versions.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-29100 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting the7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dream-Theme The7 plugin <= 11.6.0 versions.

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	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-06-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: dream-theme

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-23 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dream-theme the7 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 11.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 11.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy the7 || rpm -q the7 || the7 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade the7

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade the7

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-2023-29100?

the7: upgrade to newer than 11.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-29100 being exploited?

CVE-2023-29100 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-2023-29100 affect?

CVE-2023-29100 affects the7. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dream-Theme The7 plugin <= 11.6.0 versions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-29100?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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CVE-2023-32123 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Dream-Theme The7 allows Stored XSS.This issue affects The7:

References

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