CVE-2023-2309: wpForo Forum < 2.1.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jul 24, 2023
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Updated

The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin before 2.1.9 does not escape some request parameters while in debug mode, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
gVectors Wpforo Forum Wordpress<2.1.9

Event History

Jul 24, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this wpForo Forum WordPress plugin vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this wpForo Forum WordPress plugin vulnerability is CVE-2023-2309.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2309?

The severity of CVE-2023-2309 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-2309?

The affected software for CVE-2023-2309 is the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin version up to 2.1.9.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-2309?

The vulnerability in CVE-2023-2309 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

5

Is there any fix available for CVE-2023-2309?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-2309 is to update the wpForo Forum WordPress plugin to version 2.1.9 or higher.

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