CVE-2023-54332: Jetpack 11.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the contact form module that allows attackers to

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-54332 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting jetpack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Jetpack 11.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the contact form module that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the post_id parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs with script payloads to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victims' browsers when they interact with the contact form page.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: automattic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-13 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

automattic jetpack DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison jetpack sudo apt install jetpack=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.4> sudo apt-mark hold jetpack

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list jetpack sudo dnf downgrade jetpack-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.4> sudo dnf versionlock add jetpack

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2023-54332?

jetpack: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-54332 being exploited?

CVE-2023-54332 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-2023-54332 affect?

CVE-2023-54332 affects jetpack. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Jetpack 11.4 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the contact form module that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the post_id parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs with script payloads to execute arbitr

How urgent is CVE-2023-54332?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

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