CVE-2023-2568: Photo Gallery by Ays < 5.1.7 - Reflected XSS

Published Jun 12, 2023
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Updated

The Photo Gallery by Ays WordPress plugin before 5.1.7 does not escape some parameters before outputting it back in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Affected Software

1 affected component
ays-pro Photo Gallery Wordpress<5.1.7

Event History

Jun 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Photo Gallery by Ays plugin?

The vulnerability ID for the Photo Gallery by Ays plugin is CVE-2023-2568.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2568?

The severity of CVE-2023-2568 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-2568?

The affected software for CVE-2023-2568 is the Photo Gallery by Ays WordPress plugin before version 5.1.7.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-2568?

CVE-2023-2568 allows for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks, which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-2568?

To fix CVE-2023-2568, update the Photo Gallery by Ays WordPress plugin to version 5.1.7 or newer.

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