CVE-2023-0660: Smart Slider 3 < 3.5.1.14 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Published Mar 27, 2023
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Updated

The Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin before 3.5.1.14 does not properly 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
Nextendweb Smart Slider 3 Wordpress<3.5.1.14

Event History

Mar 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0660?

CVE-2023-0660 has a medium severity rating due to potential Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-0660?

To fix CVE-2023-0660, update the Smart Slider 3 plugin to version 3.5.1.14 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2023-0660?

The impact of CVE-2023-0660 allows users with the contributor role and above to exploit Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-0660?

Users of the Smart Slider 3 plugin prior to version 3.5.1.14 are affected by CVE-2023-0660.

5

What are the possible exploit scenarios for CVE-2023-0660?

Possible exploit scenarios for CVE-2023-0660 include injecting malicious scripts through shortcode attributes.

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