CVE-2023-49187
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Adifier System Plugin < 3.1.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Spoonthemes Adifier - Classified Ads WordPress Theme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Adifier - Classified Ads WordPress Theme: from n/a before 3.1.4.
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
- 2023-11-23
- Published
- 2023-12-15 16:02 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:08 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/49xxx/CVE-2023-49187.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-49187 — Adifier (Premium Theme) < 3.1.4 - 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
- 2023-12-15 15:15:10 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:35:33 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
- 33.30% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 03:49 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-2023-53192 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Dec 15, 2023, 3:02:17 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
- Spoonthemes
- Products
-
Adifier - Classified Ads WordPress Theme (n/a <3.1.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-gj58-8prx-8h92
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Spoonthemes Adifier - Classified Ads WordPress Theme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Adifier - Classified Ads WordPress Theme: from n/a before 3.1.4.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoonthemes | Adifier - Classified Ads WordPress Theme |
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:spoonthemes:adifier:*:*:*:*:*: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-2023-49187 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-53192 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-49187 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2250d512-dfe0-47d3-a61f-4e501d105f30?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/adifier/wordpress-adifier-classified-ads-wordpress-theme-theme-3-9-3-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/adifier/wordpress-adifier-classified-ads-wordpress-theme-theme-3-9-3-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-2023-49187
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:51 UTC |
Remediations (20)
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 median time for full resolution rose to 43 days. Defenders need greater clarity and speed to patch systems in today's threat landscape. We must flip the script on patching prioritization: patch smarter, not harder.
2026-06-28 09:30 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
It includes updates from previous security and non-security releases, along with an additional fix . To learn more about differences between security updates, optional non-security preview updates, out-of-band (OOB) updates, and continuous innovation, see Windows monthly updates explained.
2026-06-28 09:30 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 09:30 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft has published 172 new vulnerabilities, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Windows 10 moves past the end of support, sort of. Critical RCE in Windows Server Update Service.
2026-06-28 09:30 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: adifierWordfence
Update to version 3.1.4, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:51 UTC -
web:web.whatsapp.com
Log in to WhatsApp Web for simple, reliable and private messaging on your desktop. Send and receive messages and files with ease, all for free.
2026-05-22 07:38 UTC -
web:cyberinsider.com
Google has released Chrome 148, one of the largest security update batches in the browser's history, patching 127 vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 07:38 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
This document lists all the released Store applications and schema changes for Vulnerability Response and Configuration Compliance. Vulnerability Response and Configuration Compliance Compatibility Matrix
2026-05-22 07:38 UTC -
web:translate.google.com
Google's service, offered free of charge, instantly translates words, phrases, and web pages between English and over 100 other languages.
2026-05-22 07:38 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.
2026-05-22 07:38 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 03:32 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-05-22 03:32 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 03:32 UTC -
web:www.digitaltrends.com
Microsoft has released another emergency Windows 11 update after a January patch triggered widespread app crashes, Outlook failures, and cloud sync issues, forcing the company into rare back to ...
2026-05-22 03:32 UTC -
web:www.grammarly.com
Grammarly makes AI writing convenient. Work smarter with personalized AI guidance and text generation on any app or website.
2026-05-22 03:32 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 03:32 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 03:32 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 03:32 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released an out-of-band hotpatch update on March 13, 2026, addressing serious security vulnerabilities in Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.
2026-05-22 03:32 UTC -
web:www.zdnet.com
Install Microsoft's emergency Windows patch now - what it fixes and why it was rushed out Microsoft issued an out-of-band fix after its latest update introduced a nasty surprise.
2026-05-22 03:32 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2023-49187.json.
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