HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-33999
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2023-33999

Published: April 11, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in WPVibes WP Mail Log allows DOM-Based XSS.

This issue affects WP Mail Log: from n/a through 1.0.2.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-33999 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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.

CISA has added CVE-2023-33999 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-33999
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
PublishedApr 11, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-33999 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.