CVE-2023-49176
📛 CVE Title
WordPress WP Pocket URLs Plugin <= 1.0.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CodeRevolution WP Pocket URLs allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Pocket URLs: from n/a through 1.0.2.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2023-11-23
- Published
- 2023-12-15 15:20 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:08 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/49xxx/CVE-2023-49176.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-49176 — WP Pocket URLs <= 1.0.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2023-12-15 15:15:08 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:35:31 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0040 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 33.01% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 08:57 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-53181 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Dec 15, 2023, 2:20:30 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:08:56 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1900
- Vendors
- CodeRevolution
- Products
-
WP Pocket URLs (n/a ≤1.0.2)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-8chm-fh64-g5p9
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CodeRevolution WP Pocket URLs allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Pocket URLs: from n/a through 1.0.2.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| CodeRevolution | WP Pocket URLs |
n/a (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (2) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:coderevolution:wp_pocket_urls:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*cpe:2.3:a:coderevolution:wp_pocket_urls:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-49176 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-53181 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-49176 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8a22873f-6f09-4183-92c5-a84e0d378920?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-pocket-urls/wordpress-wp-pocket-urls-plugin-1-0-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-pocket-urls/wordpress-wp-pocket-urls-plugin-1-0-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party Advisory
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
xss.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:20 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2023-49176
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:51 UTC |
Remediations (22)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:krebsonsecurity.com
While 200 vulnerabilities may be a record for Patch Tuesday, the actual number of security flaws Microsoft addressed this month is far higher, said Rapid7's Adam Barnett.
2026-06-28 10:30 UTC -
web:www.strongboxit.com
Learn the key differences between vulnerability remediation vs mitigation in cybersecurity. Discover which method is effective for protecting your data.
2026-06-28 10:30 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04, titled "Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk," compelling all Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate the most dangerous known exploited vulnerabilities within just three calendar days.
2026-06-28 10:30 UTC -
web:tuxcare.com
It includes discovering vulnerabilities, evaluating their potential impact, prioritizing remediation efforts (including patching), and confirming the fixes. Patch Management Patch management, on the other hand, is the act of applying the necessary updates to fix known vulnerabilities. It's a critical component of vulnerability management.
2026-06-28 10:30 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
How to obtain or download the latest cumulative update package for Linux To update SQL Server 2022 on Linux to the latest CU, you must first have the Cumulative Update repository configured. Then, update your SQL Server packages by using the appropriate platform-specific update command. For installation instructions and direct links to the CU package downloads, see the SQL Server 2022 Release ...
2026-06-28 10:30 UTC -
web:docs.qualys.com
Apart from the Patch -specific failure reasons, the patch deployment can fail due to OS issues or a vendor patch issue. The following are the vendor patch and OS patch failure issues:
2026-06-28 10:30 UTC -
web:jumpcloud.com
Master patch compliance with this technical guide covering vulnerability scanning, deployment processes, key metrics, and remediation best practices.
2026-06-28 10:30 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: WP Pocket URLsWordfence
Update to version 1.0.3, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:51 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 07:38 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 07:38 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft has marked May 2026 Patch Tuesday by releasing fixes for 120+ CVE -numbered vulnerabilities, none of which are actively exploited.
2026-05-22 07:38 UTC -
web:betanews.com
Another month, another update for Windows which is problematic. This time around, it is the May 2026 Windows 11 security update - or the KB5089549 update.
2026-05-22 07:38 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft expects that exploitation is more likely. May's Patch Tuesday is a welcome respite from April, which saw Microsoft fix a near-record 167 security flaws.
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Learn the difference between vulnerability remediation and mitigation , and how a risk-based strategy can strengthen your security posture.
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
With Qualys Policy Audit's out-of-the-box mitigation or Compensatory Controls, which reduce the risk of a vulnerability being exploited because the remediation ( fix / patch ) cannot be done immediately, these security controls are not recommended by any industry standards, such as CIS and DISA-STIG.
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:www.windowslatest.com
Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security improvements.
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:www.linkedin.com
Microsoft Security Response Center has issued an emergency mitigation for a newly disclosed BitLocker bypass vulnerability known as "YellowKey," after security researchers publicly released ...
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 03:50 UTC
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