CVE-2023-47848
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Tainacan Plugin <= 0.20.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Tainacan.Org Tainacan allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Tainacan: from n/a through 0.20.4.
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
- 2023-11-13
- Published
- 2023-11-30 17:51 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:08 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/47xxx/CVE-2023-47848.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-47848 — Tainacan <= 0.20.4 - 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
- 2023-11-30 17:15:10 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:33:24 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
- 0.0041 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 33.73% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 06:50 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-2023-51943 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Nov 30, 2023, 4:51:46 PM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:08:53 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
- Tainacan.org
- Products
-
Tainacan (n/a ≤0.20.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-g2rp-5pwj-jww4
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Tainacan.Org Tainacan allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Tainacan: from n/a through 0.20.4.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tainacan.org | Tainacan |
n/a (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) 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:tainacan:tainacan:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
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-2023-47848 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-51943 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-47848 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7f192811-378b-422d-8086-9a957b464bb7?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/tainacan/wordpress-tainacan-plugin-0-20-4-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/tainacan/wordpress-tainacan-plugin-0-20-4-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party Advisory
Indicators (3)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
xss.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:20 UTC |
| domain |
tainacan.org
|
2026-05-22 02:38 UTC)">not flagged | 2026-05-18 21:20 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2023-47848
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:52 UTC |
Remediations (23)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.cisa.gov
The Directive consolidates, clarifies and updates the urgency of vulnerability remediation , focuses agencies patching efforts on the highest risk, and enhances efficiency for federal civilian agencies.
2026-06-27 13:57 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-06-27 13:57 UTC -
web:www.veeam.com
When a vulnerability is identified, our team promptly develops a patch to address and mitigate the risk. In line with our dedication to transparency, we publicly disclose the vulnerability and provide detailed mitigation information.
2026-06-27 13:57 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 374 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 October 2025 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-06-27 13:57 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2023 Description A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical ...
2026-06-27 13:57 UTC -
web:www.microsoft.com
Security Update Guide Notifications Microsoft's free Security Update Guide Notifications provide links to security-related software updates and notification of re-released security updates. These notifications are sent via email throughout the month as needed.
2026-06-27 13:57 UTC -
web:www.cisco.com
This document describes a list of software versions that have incorporated fixes for Cisco IOS® XE Software Web UI Cisco bug ID CSCwh87343.
2026-06-27 13:57 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: TainacanWordfence
Update to version 0.20.5, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:52 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 07:34 UTC -
web:www.reddit.com
Hello r/sysadmin, I'm u/AutoModerator, and welcome to this month's Patch Megathread! This is the (mostly) safe location to talk about the latest patches, updates, and releases.
2026-05-22 07:34 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 07:34 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 07:34 UTC -
web:github.com
A new and improved community patch for BO3. . Contribute to shiversoftdev/t7patch development by creating an account on GitHub.
2026-05-22 07:34 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known "zero-day" or actively exploited vulnerabilities ...
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.neowin.net
Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5063878, KB5063875) for August 2025. Here's what's included.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:gbhackers.com
Microsoft has rolled out its August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes, addressing a total of 107 vulnerabilities across its ecosystem.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its August Patch Tuesday security updates, addressing a total of 107 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:petri.com
Windows Aug 13, 2025 August 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates Fix 107 Vulnerabilities Microsoft patches critical flaws and rolls out new Windows features in August 2025 update.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...
2026-05-22 04:10 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 04:10 UTC -
web:thecyberexpress.com
Microsoft Patch Tuesday July 2025 was the busiest since January, with 130 vulnerabilities fixed - including 17 high-risk ones.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
2026-05-22 04:10 UTC
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