PatchTheCVECVE-2023-30876: Auth
CVE-2023-30876 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting dave\'s wordpress live search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dave Ross Dave's WordPress Live Search plugin <= 4.8.1 versions.
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 | 0.4% (top 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-08-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-30876?
dave\'s wordpress live search: upgrade to newer than 4.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-30876 being exploited?
CVE-2023-30876 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-2023-30876 affect?
CVE-2023-30876 affects dave\'s wordpress live search. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Dave Ross Dave's WordPress Live Search plugin <= 4.8.1 versions.
How urgent is CVE-2023-30876?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.