PatchTheCVECVE-2023-7194: The Meris WordPress theme through 1.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them ba
CVE-2023-7194 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting meris wp theme. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Meris WordPress theme through 1.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in the page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
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 | 0.3% (top 74%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-01-22 |
| 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-2023-7194?
meris wp theme: upgrade to newer than 1.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-7194 being exploited?
CVE-2023-7194 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-2023-7194 affect?
CVE-2023-7194 affects meris wp theme. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Meris WordPress theme through 1.1.2 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in the page, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin
How urgent is CVE-2023-7194?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.