CVE-2023-0176: Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress < 1.11.3 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published Feb 6, 2023
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Updated

The Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress WordPress plugin before 1.11.3 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
RafflePress Giveaways and Contests by RafflePress WordPress<1.11.3

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-2023-0176?

CVE-2023-0176 has been classified with a medium severity due to its potential for unauthorized access and modifications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-0176?

To fix CVE-2023-0176, upgrade the RafflePress Giveaways and Contests plugin to version 1.11.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-0176?

CVE-2023-0176 affects users with the contributor role and above on websites using the vulnerable version of the RafflePress plugin.

4

What vulnerability does CVE-2023-0176 exploit?

CVE-2023-0176 exploits the failure to properly validate and escape shortcode attributes within the RafflePress plugin.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2023-0176?

The potential consequences of CVE-2023-0176 include unauthorized manipulation of content on pages or posts where the shortcode is used.

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