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CVE-2023-1893 - Login Configurator Plugin

CVE-2023-1893

The Login Configurator WordPress plugin through 2.1 does not properly escape a URL parameter before outputting it to the page, leading to a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability targeting site administrators.

CVE-2023-1893

MEDIUM CVSS 6.1 Published 2023-07-17 Updated 2024-11-21
AI Risk Elevated (63/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: Public exploit references found Priority: P3 Priority
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 2
AI Risk Engine Elevated (63/100)
Exploitability Medium
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status Public exploit references found

Threat Timeline

  1. 2023-07-17 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2024-11-21 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-04-10 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 5 days ago

AI enriched 5 days ago (2026-04-10 20:38 UTC)

Technical Summary

The Login Configurator WordPress plugin through 2.1 does not properly escape a URL parameter before outputting it to the page, leading to a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability targeting site administrators.

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 published exploit references.

Primary risk drivers: published exploit references

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

AI risk score 63/100 (Elevated, Medium) with priority P3 Priority. Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

Login Configurator PLUGIN · login-configurator Affected: <= 2.1 Fixed version not specified
Through 2 PLUGIN · through-2 Affected range not specified Fixed version not specified
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