CVE-2023-23491: XSS

Published Jan 20, 2023
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Updated

The Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin, version < 9.7.5, is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the 'category' parameter of its 'qemajaxcalendar' action.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Fullworksplugins Quick Event Manager Wordpress<9.7.5

Event History

Jan 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-23491?

CVE-2023-23491 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin, version less than 9.7.5, specifically in the 'category' parameter of the 'qem_ajax_calendar' action.

2

How does CVE-2023-23491 affect the Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin?

CVE-2023-23491 affects version less than 9.7.5 of the Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin by enabling attackers to execute malicious scripts in a victim's browser.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-23491?

CVE-2023-23491 has a severity score of 6.1, which is classified as medium.

4

How do I fix CVE-2023-23491?

To fix CVE-2023-23491, users should update their Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin to version 9.7.5 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23491?

More information about CVE-2023-23491 can be found at the following reference: [Tenable Security Advisory](https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-3).

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