CVE-2023-41662: Unauth

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-41662?

wp-dtree: upgrade to newer than 4.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-41662 being exploited?

CVE-2023-41662 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-2023-41662 affect?

CVE-2023-41662 affects wp-dtree. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ulf Benjaminsson WP-dTree plugin <= 4.4.5 versions.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-41662 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting wp-dtree. 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 Ulf Benjaminsson WP-dTree plugin <= 4.4.5 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	2023-09-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: ulfbenjaminsson

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-29 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ulfbenjaminsson wp-dtree UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.4.5

Fixed in: newer than 4.4.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-dtree || rpm -q wp-dtree || wp-dtree --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-dtree

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-dtree

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-2023-41662?

wp-dtree: upgrade to newer than 4.4.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-41662 being exploited?

CVE-2023-41662 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-2023-41662 affect?

CVE-2023-41662 affects wp-dtree. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Ulf Benjaminsson WP-dTree plugin <= 4.4.5 versions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-41662?

Priority 33/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-41667 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ulf Benjaminsson WP-dTree plugin <= 4.4.5 versions.
CVE-2022-47423 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE Auth

References

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