CVE-2023-0073: Client Logo Carousel <= 3.0.0 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published Mar 13, 2023
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Updated

The Client Logo Carousel WordPress plugin through 3.0.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Client Logo Carousel Project Client Logo Carousel Wordpress<=3.0.0

Event History

Mar 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0073?

CVE-2023-0073 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-0073?

To fix CVE-2023-0073, update the Client Logo Carousel WordPress plugin to version 3.0.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-0073?

Users with the contributor role and above in WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-0073.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-0073 facilitate?

CVE-2023-0073 facilitates stored cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0073?

More information about CVE-2023-0073 can be found in the official vulnerability database documentation.

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