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CVE-2023-0448 - Wp Helper Lite Plugin

CVE-2023-0448

Vulnerability CVE-2023-0448 PLUGIN wp-helper-lite MEDIUM

The WP Helper Lite WordPress plugin, in versions < 4.3, returns all GET parameters unsanitized in the response, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

CVE-2023-0448

MEDIUM CVSS 6.1 Published 2023-01-26 Updated 2025-04-02
AI Risk Moderate (53/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: No public exploit references Priority: P4 Planned
Severity Band MEDIUM
CVSS Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Components 2
Reference Links 1
AI Risk Engine Moderate (53/100)
Exploitability Medium
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status No public exploit references

Threat Timeline

  1. 2023-01-26 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2025-04-02 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-04-09 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 28 days ago

AI enriched 28 days ago (2026-04-09 09:59 UTC)

Technical Summary

The WP Helper Lite WordPress plugin, in versions < 4.3, returns all GET parameters unsanitized in the response, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 6.1). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

Wp Helper Lite PLUGIN · wp-helper-lite Affected: < 4.3 Fixed in: 4.3
Wp Helper Premium PLUGIN · wp-helper-premium Affected: < 4.3 Fixed in: 4.3
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