CVE-2023-1119: Multiple Plugins - Cross-Site Scripting From Third-party Library
The WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.2.13, SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before 2.4.1 use a third-party library that removes the escaping on some HTML characters, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Other sources
The WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before 3.2.13, SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin through 2.4 use a third-party library that removes the escaping on some HTML characters, leading to a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-1119?
CVE-2023-1119 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before version 3.2.13 and the SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before version 2.4.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1119?
The severity of CVE-2023-1119 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.1.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-1119?
CVE-2023-1119 affects the WP-Optimize WordPress plugin before version 3.2.13 and the SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin before version 2.4.1.
How does CVE-2023-1119 work?
CVE-2023-1119 is caused by a third-party library used by the affected plugins that removes the escaping on some HTML characters, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2023-1119?
To fix CVE-2023-1119, users should update the WP-Optimize WordPress plugin to version 3.2.13 or newer and the SrbTransLatin WordPress plugin to version 2.4.1 or newer.