CVE-2023-49186CWE-79

WordPress Machic Core plugin <= 1.2.6 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

High · published January 5, 2026

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
6.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky XSS vulnerability lurks within KlbTheme Machic Core, exposing users to potential attacks! This flaw affects versions up to 1.2.6, and we need to take action! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that lets customers customize their orders without checking the ingredients — you might end up with a dish containing something harmful because nobody verified what was added! An attacker could exploit this XSS flaw to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, leading to the unauthorized access of sensitive information or even taking control of user sessions. This could be absolutely devastating for user trust and data integrity!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that lets customers customize their orders without checking the ingredients — you might end up with a dish containing something harmful because nobody verified what was added! This improper neutralization of input during web page generation allows attackers to execute JavaScript within the browser context, potentially affecting any user visiting the manipulated page. This is a classic case of DOM-based XSS, where the exploitation occurs in the Document Object Model of a web page.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this XSS flaw to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, leading to the unauthorized access of sensitive information or even taking control of user sessions. This could be absolutely devastating for user trust and data integrity! Update KlbTheme Machic Core to the latest version immediately to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that all user inputs are properly sanitized before being processed by the web application. Regularly review your security practices to maintain a strong defense! You've got this! With these steps, you'll solidify your defenses and keep your users safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00171 · 6.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2026-01-05T13:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JAN 13:27Z
    WordPress Machic Core plugin <= 1.2.6 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
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