CVE-2023-2300: XSS
First published: Sat Jun 03 2023(Updated: )
The Contact Form Builder by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'email' parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.9.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with the edit_posts capability, such as contributors and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vcita CRM and Lead Management | <=4.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/12ce97ba-8053-481f-bcd7-05d5e8292adb?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/contact-form-with-a-meeting-scheduler-by-vcita/trunk/system/parse_vcita_callback.php#L55
- https://blog.jonh.eu/blog/security-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-plugins-by-vcita
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-2300.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'The Contact Form Builder by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.'
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2300?
The severity of CVE-2023-2300 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What is the description of CVE-2023-2300?
The Contact Form Builder by vcita plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'email' parameter due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-2300?
Versions up to, and including, 4.9.1 of the Contact Form Builder by vcita plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-2300.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2023-2300?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID of CVE-2023-2300 is CWE-79.
How can I fix CVE-2023-2300?
To fix CVE-2023-2300, update the Contact Form Builder by vcita plugin for WordPress to a version higher than 4.9.1.
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