Name: CVE-2023-0992: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2023-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2023-0992, CWE-79, CVSS 7.2, EPSS 0.93046

The Shield Security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 17.0.17 via the 'User-Agent' header. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.2
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Wp Simple Firewall Plugin	—	Update wp-simple-firewall plugin to version 17.0.18, or a newer patched version	May 15, 2025	Apr 25, 2023

Prioritise with Active Threat Intelligence

With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.

Explore Intelligence Hub

MDR Buyer's Guide

Global Threat Landscape Report

Grow your business

CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

Prioritise with Active Threat Intelligence