CVE-2023-2735: XSS
First published: Sat May 20 2023(Updated: )
The Groundhogg plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'gh_form' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 2.7.9.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Please note this only works with legacy contact forms.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| barnraiser AROUNDMe | <=2.7.9.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/includes/form/form.php#L187
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/includes/shortcodes.php#L51
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2914493/groundhogg/trunk/includes/better-meta-compat.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4938206e-2ea4-47ed-a307-87cf67dd74a4?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2735?
CVE-2023-2735 is a vulnerability in the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How does CVE-2023-2735 affect the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress?
CVE-2023-2735 affects the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 2.7.9.8.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2735?
CVE-2023-2735 has a severity rating of medium, with a severity value of 5.4.
How can authenticated attackers exploit CVE-2023-2735?
Authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2023-2735 through the 'gh_form' shortcode in the Groundhogg plugin for WordPress.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-2735?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-2735 at the following links: [Link 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/includes/form/form.php#L187), [Link 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/groundhogg/tags/2.7.9.8/includes/shortcodes.php#L51), [Link 3](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2914493/groundhogg/trunk/includes/better-meta-compat.php).
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