CVE-2023-52118: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Event

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-52118?

wp event manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-52118 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52118 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-2023-52118 affect?

CVE-2023-52118 affects wp event manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Event Manager WP User Profile Avatar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP User Profile Avatar: from n/a through 1.0.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-52118?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-52118 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting wp event manager. 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 WP Event Manager WP User Profile Avatar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP User Profile Avatar: from n/a through 1.0.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wp-eventmanager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-01 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wp-eventmanager wp event manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-event-manager || rpm -q wp-event-manager || wp-event-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-event-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-event-manager

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-2023-52118?

wp event manager: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-52118 being exploited?

CVE-2023-52118 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-2023-52118 affect?

CVE-2023-52118 affects wp event manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Event Manager WP User Profile Avatar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP User Profile Avatar: from n/a through 1.0.

How urgent is CVE-2023-52118?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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