CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-26517: WordPress Dashboard Widgets Suite Plugin <= 3.2.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

First published: Sat May 06 2023(Updated: )

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jeff Starr Dashboard Widgets Suite plugin <= 3.2.1 versions.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Plugin-planet Dashboard Widget Suite<3.2.2

Remedy

Update to 3.2.2 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-26517?

    CVE-2023-26517 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Jeff Starr Dashboard Widgets Suite plugin version <= 3.2.1.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-26517?

    CVE-2023-26517 has a severity level of medium with a score of 4.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-26517?

    The Jeff Starr Dashboard Widgets Suite plugin versions up to and including 3.2.1 are affected by CVE-2023-26517.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-26517?

    The CWE for CVE-2023-26517 is CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-26517?

    To fix CVE-2023-26517, update the Jeff Starr Dashboard Widgets Suite plugin to version 3.2.2 or later.

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