What is the severity of CVE-2023-0421?

CVE-2023-0421 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0421?

To fix CVE-2023-0421, update the Cloud Manager WordPress plugin to a version beyond 1.0 that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-0421?

Any WordPress site using the Cloud Manager plugin version 1.0 or lower is vulnerable to CVE-2023-0421.

What type of attack does CVE-2023-0421 facilitate?

CVE-2023-0421 facilitates Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through unescaped query parameters.

Is it safe to use the Cloud Manager plugin after CVE-2023-0421?

It is unsafe to use the Cloud Manager plugin version 1.0 or lower until the vulnerability CVE-2023-0421 is patched.

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CVE-2023-0421

medium

6.1

CWE

8/5/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-0421: Cloud Manager <= 1.0 - Reflected XSS

First published: Mon May 08 2023(Updated: )

The Cloud Manager WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not sanitise and escape the query param ricerca before outputting it in an admin panel, allowing unauthenticated attackers to trick a logged in admin to trigger a XSS payload by clicking a link.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cloud Manager	<=1.0

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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a356fea0-f143-4736-b2b2-c545c525335c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0421?
CVE-2023-0421 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0421?
To fix CVE-2023-0421, update the Cloud Manager WordPress plugin to a version beyond 1.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-0421?
Any WordPress site using the Cloud Manager plugin version 1.0 or lower is vulnerable to CVE-2023-0421.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-0421 facilitate?
CVE-2023-0421 facilitates Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through unescaped query parameters.
Is it safe to use the Cloud Manager plugin after CVE-2023-0421?
It is unsafe to use the Cloud Manager plugin version 1.0 or lower until the vulnerability CVE-2023-0421 is patched.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0421?
CVE-2023-0421 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0421?
To fix CVE-2023-0421, update the Cloud Manager WordPress plugin to a version beyond 1.0 that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-0421?
Any WordPress site using the Cloud Manager plugin version 1.0 or lower is vulnerable to CVE-2023-0421.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-0421 facilitate?
CVE-2023-0421 facilitates Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through unescaped query parameters.
Is it safe to use the Cloud Manager plugin after CVE-2023-0421?
It is unsafe to use the Cloud Manager plugin version 1.0 or lower until the vulnerability CVE-2023-0421 is patched.