CVE-2023-1155: Cost Calculator <= 1.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The Cost Calculator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ndccmetaboxccpriceicon parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is CVE-2023-1155?
CVE-2023-1155 is a vulnerability in the Cost Calculator plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1155?
The severity of CVE-2023-1155 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2023-1155 work?
CVE-2023-1155 works by exploiting insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the Cost Calculator plugin for WordPress, allowing authenticated attackers to inject malicious code that will be executed when a user views a specific page.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-1155?
Yes, updating the Cost Calculator plugin for WordPress to version 1.9 or later will fix CVE-2023-1155.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1155?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-1155 on the WordPress plugin page for Cost Calculator and on Wordfence's threat intelligence website.