CVE-2023-36688: Auth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-36688?

simple site verify: upgrade to 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-36688 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36688 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-2023-36688 affect?

CVE-2023-36688 affects simple site verify. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Michael Mann Simple Site Verify plugin <= 1.0.7 versions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-36688?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-36688 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting simple site verify. 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 Michael Mann Simple Site Verify plugin <= 1.0.7 versions.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-11-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: idoweb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-09 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

idoweb simple site verify UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.8

Fixed in: 1.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-site-verify || rpm -q simple-site-verify || simple-site-verify --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-site-verify

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-site-verify

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-2023-36688?

simple site verify: upgrade to 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-36688 being exploited?

CVE-2023-36688 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-2023-36688 affect?

CVE-2023-36688 affects simple site verify. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Michael Mann Simple Site Verify plugin <= 1.0.7 versions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-36688?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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