CVE-2023-0173: WPFunnels < 2.6.9 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published Feb 6, 2023
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Updated

The Drag & Drop Sales Funnel Builder for WordPress plugin before 2.6.9 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
Getwpfunnels Drag \& Drop Sales Funnel Builder Wordpress<2.6.9

Event History

Feb 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0173?

CVE-2023-0173 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2023-0173?

CVE-2023-0173 affects users with the contributor role and above in the Drag & Drop Sales Funnel Builder for WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.6.9.

3

How do I fix CVE-2023-0173?

To fix CVE-2023-0173, upgrade the Drag & Drop Sales Funnel Builder for WordPress plugin to version 2.6.9 or later.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2023-0173 allow?

CVE-2023-0173 can allow attackers to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising site security.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-0173?

CVE-2023-0173 is caused by the plugin failing to validate and escape shortcode attributes before outputting them in posts, which can be exploited for XSS.

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