CVE-2023-0769: hiWeb Migration Simple (WordPress plugin) · Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Affects hiWeb Migration Simple (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown hiWeb Migration Simple | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the hiWeb Migration Simple plugin and its version. Until an official patch is released, organizations should consider disabling or uninstalling the plugin to eliminate the attack surface. Web application firewalls (WAFs) should be configured to detect and block typical XSS payloads targeting the affected plugin parameters. Administrators should enforce strict Content Security Policies (CSP) to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts. User awareness training should emphasize the risks of clicking on suspicious links, especially for high-privilege users. Additionally, organizations should monitor web server logs for unusual request patterns that may indicate attempted exploitation. Once a patch is available, prompt application of updates is critical. Developers maintaining custom WordPress plugins or themes should review their input handling practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on XSS vectors will help identify and remediate such issues proactively.
Description
The hiWeb Migration Simple WordPress plugin through 2.0.0.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high-privilege users such as admins.