CVE-2023-7246: The System Dashboard WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not sanitize and escape some parameters, which could

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-7246?

system dashboard: upgrade to 2.8.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-7246 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7246 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-2023-7246 affect?

CVE-2023-7246 affects system dashboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The System Dashboard WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not sanitize and escape some parameters, which could allow administrators in multisite WordPress configurations to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-7246?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-7246 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting system dashboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The System Dashboard WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not sanitize and escape some parameters, which could allow administrators in multisite WordPress configurations to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: bowo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-20 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bowo system dashboard UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8.10

Fixed in: 2.8.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy system-dashboard || rpm -q system-dashboard || system-dashboard --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.8.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade system-dashboard

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade system-dashboard

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: System Dashboard < 2.8.10 - Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-7246?

system dashboard: upgrade to 2.8.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-7246 being exploited?

CVE-2023-7246 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-2023-7246 affect?

CVE-2023-7246 affects system dashboard. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The System Dashboard WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not sanitize and escape some parameters, which could allow administrators in multisite WordPress configurations to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks

How urgent is CVE-2023-7246?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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