CVE-2023-50828: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in David Vo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-50828?

ultimate dashboard: upgrade to newer than 3.7.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-50828 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50828 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-2023-50828 affect?

CVE-2023-50828 affects ultimate dashboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in David Vongries Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-50828?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9UPGRADE

CVE-2023-50828 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting ultimate dashboard. 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 David Vongries Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard: from n/a through 3.7.11.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-12-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: davidvongries

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-21 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

davidvongries ultimate dashboard UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.7.11

Fixed in: newer than 3.7.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ultimate-dashboard || rpm -q ultimate-dashboard || ultimate-dashboard --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.7.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ultimate-dashboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ultimate-dashboard

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-2023-50828?

ultimate dashboard: upgrade to newer than 3.7.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-50828 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50828 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-2023-50828 affect?

CVE-2023-50828 affects ultimate dashboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in David Vongries Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress

How urgent is CVE-2023-50828?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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