CVE-2023-0586: XSS
First published: Fri Feb 24 2023(Updated: )
The All in One SEO Pack plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters in versions up to, and including, 4.2.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Contributor+ role to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All In One SEO Pack | <=4.2.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/all-in-one-seo-pack/tags/4.2.9/app/Common/Admin/PostSettings.php?v=2829340#L202
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=2859011%40all-in-one-seo-pack%2Ftrunk&old=2847431%40all-in-one-seo-pack%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1c13f00e-3048-44cf-8979-2b0b0c508f3a
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-0586?
CVE-2023-0586 is a vulnerability in the All in One SEO Pack plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers with the Contributor+ role to inject arbitrary script code.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-0586?
The severity of CVE-2023-0586 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2023-0586 affect All in One SEO Pack?
CVE-2023-0586 affects versions up to and including 4.2.9 of the All in One SEO Pack plugin for WordPress.
How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-0586?
Authenticated attackers with the Contributor+ role can exploit CVE-2023-0586 by injecting stored cross-site scripting (XSS) payloads through multiple parameters.
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2023-0586?
Yes, updating the All in One SEO Pack plugin to a version beyond 4.2.9 will fix the CVE-2023-0586 vulnerability.
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