CVE-2023-2168: TaxoPress <= 3.6.4 - Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The TaxoPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Suggest Terms Title field in versions up to, and including, 3.6.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with Editor+ permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-2168?
CVE-2023-2168 has a medium severity rating due to the risk of stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2168?
To fix CVE-2023-2168, update the TaxoPress plugin to version 3.6.5 or later where the vulnerability has been patched.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-2168?
CVE-2023-2168 affects WordPress sites using TaxoPress versions up to and including 3.6.4, specifically impacting users with Editor or higher roles.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-2168?
CVE-2023-2168 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization in the Suggest Terms Title field.
Can CVE-2023-2168 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
No, CVE-2023-2168 can only be exploited by authenticated users with Editor or higher permissions.