CVE-2023-50892
📛 CVE Title
WordPress TheGem Theme <= 5.9.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme: from n/a through 5.9.1.
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
- 2023-12-15
- Published
- 2023-12-29 12:15 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:08 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/50xxx/CVE-2023-50892.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-50892 — TheGem <= 5.9.1 - 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
- 2023-12-29 12:15:45 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:40:10 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
- 0.0035 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 27.18% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 09:12 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-2023-55625 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Dec 29, 2023, 11:15:38 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:08:59 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
- 0.1700
- Vendors
- CodexThemes
- Products
-
TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme (n/a ≤5.9.1)TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme
- Aliases
-
GHSA-x7h2-7m2p-9qfc
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme: from n/a through 5.9.1.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| CodexThemes | TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme |
n/a (affected)
|
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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:codex-themes:thegem:*:*:*:*:*: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-2023-50892 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-55625 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-50892 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a243fbde-951b-43e0-a432-c92ae4b04c26?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/thegem/wordpress-thegem-theme-5-9-1-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/thegem/wordpress-thegem-theme-5-9-1-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-2023-50892
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:50 UTC |
Remediations (22)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:nvd.nist.gov
Vulnerabilities All vulnerabilities in the NVD have been assigned a CVE identifier and thus, abide by the definition below. CVE defines a vulnerability as: "A weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this ...
2026-06-30 11:55 UTC -
web:patchtuesday.com
A collection of resources for everything Patch Tuesday including the latest patches released from Microsoft for Patch Tuesday.
2026-06-30 11:55 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two actively exploited Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, issuing an urgent remediation directive for federal agencies with a due date of June 3, 2026.
2026-06-30 11:55 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-06-30 11:55 UTC -
web:isc.sans.edu
Microsoft Patch Tuesday October 2025, Author: Johannes Ullrich
2026-06-30 11:55 UTC -
web:www.ninjaone.com
Catalog of Microsoft KB updates with insights on performance & user sentiment. Find out what's working, what's not, & make informed decisions.
2026-06-30 11:55 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
Access Microsoft Security Response Center's guide to address vulnerabilities, manage security risks, and keep your systems protected with the latest updates.
2026-06-30 11:55 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: TheGemWordfence
Update to version 5.9.2, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:50 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 07:48 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
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2026-05-22 07:48 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 07:48 UTC -
web:www.ghacks.net
Microsoft has confirmed that KB5089549 fails on Windows 11 PCs with limited EFI System Partition space, and has shipped a mitigation alongside a manual registry workaround.
2026-05-22 07:48 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
The third vulnerability, CVE -2026-44791 (GHSA-wrwr-h859-xh2r), is particularly alarming because it represents a patch bypass. It circumvents the previously issued fix for GHSA-hqr4-h3xv-9m3r in the XML node, reintroducing prototype pollution through a different code path. When chained with additional nodes, this too can escalate to RCE on the host.
2026-05-22 03:00 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 03:00 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 03:00 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 03:00 UTC -
web:jetpack.com
Which is more important? Explore cybersecurity threat mitigation vs. remediation . How to recover from a cyberattack & stop issues before they start.
2026-05-22 03:00 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 03:00 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 03:00 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 03:00 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 03:00 UTC -
web:translate.google.com
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2026-05-22 03:00 UTC
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