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MEDIUM

CVE-2023-1861

CVSS v3

5.4

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

28.8 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Neither OSV.dev nor the vendor advisories we read list affected versions for CVE-2023-1861 yet.

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Description

The Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin through 1.7.2 does not sanitize and escape usernames when outputting them back in the logs dashboard, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Technical details

Published
2023-05-02

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1861?

The Limit Login Attempts WordPress plugin through 1.7.2 does not sanitize and escape usernames when outputting them back in the logs dashboard, which could allow any authenticated users, such as subscriber to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks

Is CVE-2023-1861 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-1861 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 28.8% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-1861?

CVE-2023-1861 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM severity).

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