CVE-2023-6268: The JSON Content Importer WordPress plugin before 1.5.4 does not sanitise and escape the tab parameter before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6268?

json content importer: upgrade to 1.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6268 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6268 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-2023-6268 affect?

CVE-2023-6268 affects json content importer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The JSON Content Importer WordPress plugin before 1.5.4 does not sanitise and escape the tab parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6268?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6268 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting json content importer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The JSON Content Importer WordPress plugin before 1.5.4 does not sanitise and escape the tab parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2023-12-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: json-content-importer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-26 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

json-content-importer json content importer UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.4

Fixed in: 1.5.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy json-content-importer || rpm -q json-content-importer || json-content-importer --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade json-content-importer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade json-content-importer

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-2023-6268?

json content importer: upgrade to 1.5.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6268 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6268 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-2023-6268 affect?

CVE-2023-6268 affects json content importer. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The JSON Content Importer WordPress plugin before 1.5.4 does not sanitise and escape the tab parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such

How urgent is CVE-2023-6268?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-38723 MEDIUM 6.4 UPGRADE Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Bernhard Kux JSON Content Importer.This issue affects JSON

References

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