CVE-2023-49185: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Doofinde

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-49185?

doofinder: upgrade to newer than 2.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-49185 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49185 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-2023-49185 affect?

CVE-2023-49185 affects doofinder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Doofinder Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search: from n/a through 2.

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-49185 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting doofinder. 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 Doofinder Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search: from n/a through 2.1.7.

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 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: doofinder

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-15 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

doofinder doofinder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.7

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade doofinder

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-2023-49185?

doofinder: upgrade to newer than 2.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-49185 being exploited?

CVE-2023-49185 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-2023-49185 affect?

CVE-2023-49185 affects doofinder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Doofinder Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Doofinder WP & WooCommerce Search: from n/a through 2.

How urgent is CVE-2023-49185?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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