CVE-2023-37981 WordPress Authors List Plugin <= 2.0.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Q: What is CVE-2023-37981?

CVE-2023-37981 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WPKube Authors List, published on 27 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2023-37981 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37981 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-37981?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 7.1 Published 27 Jul 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers via reflected XSS in the Authors List plugin.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-37981?

CVE-2023-37981 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in WPKube Authors List, published on 27 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WPKube Authors List plugin <= 2.0.2 versions.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37981?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpkube Authors List.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37981?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-37981 being exploited?