CVE-2023-0097: Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts < 2.4.19 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published Jan 30, 2023
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Updated

The Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts WordPress plugin before 2.4.19 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 with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ShapedPlugin Post Grid\, Post Carousel\, \& List Category Posts Wordpress<2.4.19
ShapedPlugin Smart Post Show Wordpress<2.4.19

Event History

Jan 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:31 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-0097.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-0097?

CVE-2023-0097 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-0097?

The Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.4.19 are affected by CVE-2023-0097.

4

What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?

An attacker with the contributor role and above can perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-0097?

Yes, updating the affected plugin to version 2.4.19 or later will fix the vulnerability.

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