CVE-2023-2710: video carousel slider with lightbox <= 1.0.22 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
The video carousel slider with lightbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the searchterm parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.0.22 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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What is the vulnerability at CVE-2023-2710?
The vulnerability at CVE-2023-2710 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How does the vulnerability at CVE-2023-2710 affect the video carousel slider plugin for WordPress?
The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 1.0.22 of the video carousel slider with lightbox plugin for WordPress.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-2710?
The severity rating of CVE-2023-2710 is medium with a score of 6.1.
How can the vulnerability at CVE-2023-2710 be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers using the search_term parameter to inject malicious scripts into the plugin.
Is there a fix available for the vulnerability at CVE-2023-2710?
Yes, the vulnerability can be fixed by updating to version 1.0.23 or higher of the video carousel slider plugin for WordPress.