CVE-2023-2836: CRM Perks Forms <= 1.1.1 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The CRM Perks Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via form settings in versions up to, and including, 1.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-2836.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'The CRM Perks Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via form setti...'
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2836?
The severity of CVE-2023-2836 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.
How does the vulnerability in the CRM Perks Forms plugin affect WordPress?
The vulnerability in the CRM Perks Forms plugin allows authenticated attackers with administrator-level permissions to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks via form settings.
How can I fix the CVE-2023-2836 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2023-2836 vulnerability, update the CRM Perks Forms plugin to a version above 1.1.1 that includes input sanitization and output escaping.