CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-0272: NEX-Forms < 8.3.3 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

First published: Mon Mar 27 2023(Updated: )

The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.3.3 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

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Basix NEX-Forms – Ultimate Form Builder<8.3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-0272?

    The severity of CVE-2023-0272 is classified as high due to the potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-0272?

    To fix CVE-2023-0272, update the NEX-Forms WordPress plugin to version 8.3.3 or later.

  • Which versions of the NEX-Forms plugin are affected by CVE-2023-0272?

    Versions of the NEX-Forms plugin prior to 8.3.3 are affected by CVE-2023-0272.

  • What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2023-0272?

    CVE-2023-0272 can be exploited to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

  • Who is vulnerable to CVE-2023-0272?

    Users with the contributor role and above on a WordPress site using the vulnerable version of the NEX-Forms plugin are at risk from CVE-2023-0272.

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