vulntracker.iovulntracker.io
© 2026 vulntracker.io

CVE-2023-49846

WordPress Author Avatars List/Block Plugin <= 2.1.17 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

MEDIUM
5.4
CVSS Score
Published: December 14, 2023 at 02:07 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 06:36 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsAuthor Avatars List /blockAuthor Avatars List/Block

Using Author Avatars List/Block by Paul Bearne?

Get instant alerts when new vulnerabilities affect Author Avatars List/Block - before attackers find them.

Real-time alertsTrack your software stackFree plan available
Start FreeSign In
Severity
MEDIUM5.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Paul Bearne Author Avatars List/Block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Avatars List/Block: from n/a through 2.1.17.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Author Avatars List /block· Bearne
95%
v < 2.1.19
Affected range stops below 2.1.19, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Author Avatars List/Block· Paul Bearnewordpress-plugin
60%
v ≤ 2.1.17

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

VDB EntryThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/author-avatars/wordpress-author-avatars-list-block-plugin-2-1-16-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

CVSS

5.4MEDIUM[email protected]
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-79

Get alerted

Stop reading CVE feeds looking for your own stack

Track the products you run and VulnTracker tells you when a new CVE affects them — with what is known about fixing it, and nothing about the rest.

Create accountSign in
Free plan, no card