CVE-2023-28493: WordPress Newsmag Theme <= 2.4.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published May 8, 2023
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Updated

Auth (subscriber+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Macho Themes NewsMag theme <= 2.4.4 versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Machothemes Newsmag Wordpress<=2.4.4

Event History

May 8, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
03:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28493?

CVE-2023-28493 is an Auth (subscriber+) Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Macho Themes NewsMag theme version 2.4.4 and below.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-28493?

CVE-2023-28493 has a severity value of 5.4, which is considered medium.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-28493?

The affected software for CVE-2023-28493 is the Macho Themes NewsMag theme version 2.4.4 and below.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-28493?

To fix CVE-2023-28493, upgrade your Macho Themes NewsMag theme to a version higher than 2.4.4.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-28493?

The CWE for CVE-2023-28493 is CWE-79, which refers to Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation.

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