CVE-2023-23891: WordPress Ocean Extra Plugin <= 2.1.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published Apr 6, 2023
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Updated

Auth. (contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in OceanWP Ocean Extra plugin <= 2.1.1 versions. Needs the OceanWP theme installed and activated.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oceanwp Ocean Extra WordPress<2.1.2

Remediation

Information

Update to 2.1.2 or a higher version.

Event History

Apr 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-23891?

CVE-2023-23891 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the OceanWP Ocean Extra plugin.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23891?

The severity of CVE-2023-23891 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

3

How does CVE-2023-23891 affect the OceanWP Ocean Extra plugin?

CVE-2023-23891 affects OceanWP Ocean Extra plugin versions up to and including 2.1.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-23891?

To fix CVE-2023-23891, you should update the OceanWP Ocean Extra plugin to version 2.1.2 or above.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-23891?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2023-23891 is CWE-79.

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