CVE-2023-0439
Published: July 17, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4.4 does not escape its form name, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues. By default only SuperAdmins (in multisite) / admins (in single site) can create forms, however there is a settings allowing them to give lower roles access to such feature.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0439 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0439 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts