CVE-2023-0233: The ActiveCampaign WordPress plugin before 8.1.12 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users wi

medium Affects activecampaign (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2023-05-15; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The ActiveCampaign WordPress plugin before 8.1.12 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users wi

Package: activecampaign (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <8.1.12
Fixed in: 8.1.12
Severity: medium CVSS 5.4
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (39.9th percentile)
Published: 2023-05-15
Source: nvd

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