CVE-2023-2433: YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin <= 5.30.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jul 18, 2023
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Updated

The YARPP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'className' parameter in versions up to, and including, 5.30.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for contributor-level attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
YARPP Yet Another Related Posts Plugin Wordpress<=5.30.3

Event History

Jul 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2433?

CVE-2023-2433 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-2433?

To fix CVE-2023-2433, update the YARPP plugin to version 5.30.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-2433?

CVE-2023-2433 affects users of the YARPP plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 5.30.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-2433?

CVE-2023-2433 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can contributor-level attackers exploit CVE-2023-2433?

Yes, contributor-level attackers can exploit CVE-2023-2433 to inject arbitrary web scripts.

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