CVE-2023-2289: wordpress vertical image slider plugin <= 1.2.16 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jun 9, 2023
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Updated

The wordpress vertical image slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘searchterm’ parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.2.16 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Affected Software

1 affected component
I13websolution Wordpress Vertical Image Slider Wordpress<1.2.17

Remediation

Patch Available

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2824902%40wp-vertical-image-slider%2Ftags%2F1.2.16&new=2902084%40wp-vertical-image-slider%2Ftags%2F1.2.17

Event History

Jun 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-2289.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2289?

The severity of CVE-2023-2289 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

What is the affected software version of CVE-2023-2289?

The affected software versions of CVE-2023-2289 are up to, and including, 1.2.16.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2289?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-2289 by injecting malicious code through the 'search_term' parameter.

5

Is authentication required for exploiting CVE-2023-2289?

No, authentication is not required for exploiting CVE-2023-2289.

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