PatchTheCVECVE-2023-6745: The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's '
CVE-2023-6745 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting custom field template. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'cpt' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied post meta. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected pa
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 83%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-06-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2023-6745?
custom field template: upgrade to 2.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-6745 being exploited?
CVE-2023-6745 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-2023-6745 affect?
CVE-2023-6745 affects custom field template. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'cpt' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supp
How urgent is CVE-2023-6745?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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