CVE-2023-2305: XSS
First published: Fri Jun 09 2023(Updated: )
The Download Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpdm_members', 'wpdm_login_form', 'wpdm_reg_form' shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 3.2.70 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Download Manager | <3.2.71 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.2.70/src/User/views/login-form.php#L10
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.2.70/src/User/views/members.php#L10
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/download-manager/tags/3.2.70/src/User/views/reg-form.php#L11
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2906403%40download-manager&new=2906403%40download-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a66bc196-e5f8-46b4-a81c-c888eb64021c?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2305?
CVE-2023-2305 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2305?
To fix CVE-2023-2305, you should update the WordPress Download Manager plugin to version 3.2.71 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2305?
CVE-2023-2305 affects the WordPress Download Manager plugin versions up to and including 3.2.70.
What are the implications of CVE-2023-2305?
The implications of CVE-2023-2305 include potential unauthorized script execution on affected WordPress sites.
What components are involved in CVE-2023-2305?
CVE-2023-2305 involves the 'wpdm_members', 'wpdm_login_form', and 'wpdm_reg_form' shortcodes within the plugin.
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