CVE-2023-1470: eCommerce Product Catalog plugin for WordPress <= 3.3.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The eCommerce Product Catalog plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via some of its settings parameters in versions up to, and including, 3.3.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-1470?
The severity of CVE-2023-1470 is medium with a severity value of 4.8.
How does CVE-2023-1470 affect the eCommerce Product Catalog plugin for WordPress?
CVE-2023-1470 affects the eCommerce Product Catalog plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 3.3.8.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2023-1470?
CVE-2023-1470 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-1470?
Authenticated attackers, with administrative privileges, can exploit CVE-2023-1470 by injecting malicious code through certain settings parameters in the eCommerce Product Catalog plugin for WordPress.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-1470?
Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-1470. It is recommended to update the eCommerce Product Catalog plugin for WordPress to version 3.3.9 or higher.