PatchTheCVECVE-2023-4151: The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.4.13 does not sanitise and escape an invalid nonce before outputti
CVE-2023-4151 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting store locator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.4.13 does not sanitise and escape an invalid nonce before outputting it back in an AJAX response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 47%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2023-09-04 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: Store Locator WordPress < 1.4.13 - Cross-Site Scripting
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-2023-4151?
store locator: upgrade to 1.4.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-4151 being exploited?
CVE-2023-4151 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-2023-4151 affect?
CVE-2023-4151 affects store locator. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Store Locator WordPress plugin before 1.4.13 does not sanitise and escape an invalid nonce before outputting it back in an AJAX response, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such
How urgent is CVE-2023-4151?
Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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