CVE-2023-47777: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automatt

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-47777?

woocommerce: upgrade to newer than 8.1.1; woocommerce blocks: upgrade to newer than 11.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-47777 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47777 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-2023-47777 affect?

CVE-2023-47777 affects woocommerce, woocommerce blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WooCommerce, Automattic WooCommerce Blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WooCommerce: from n/a through 8.1.1; WooCommerc

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-47777?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-47777 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting woocommerce, woocommerce blocks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WooCommerce, Automattic WooCommerce Blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WooCommerce: from n/a through 8.1.1; WooCommerce Blocks: from n/a through 11.1.1.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-11-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: automattic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-30 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automattic woocommerce UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 8.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade woocommerce

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

automattic woocommerce blocks UPGRADE

Affected: <= 11.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 11.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy woocommerce-blocks || rpm -q woocommerce-blocks || woocommerce-blocks --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade woocommerce-blocks

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade woocommerce-blocks

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2023-47777?

woocommerce: upgrade to newer than 8.1.1; woocommerce blocks: upgrade to newer than 11.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47777 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47777 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-2023-47777 affect?

CVE-2023-47777 affects woocommerce, woocommerce blocks. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic WooCommerce, Automattic WooCommerce Blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WooCommerce: from n/a through 8.1.1; WooCommerc

How urgent is CVE-2023-47777?

Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference

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