CVE-2023-3051: Page Builder by AZEXO <= 1.27.133 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

Published Jun 2, 2023
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Updated

The Page Builder by AZEXO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'azhpost' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.27.133 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for contributor-level attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
AZEXO Page Builder With Image Map By Azexo Wordpress<=1.27.133

Event History

Jun 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 3, 2023
Data Sourced
12:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3051?

CVE-2023-3051 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-3051?

To fix CVE-2023-3051, update the AZEXO Page Builder plugin to version 1.27.134 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-3051?

CVE-2023-3051 affects users of the Page Builder by AZEXO plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.27.133.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-3051?

CVE-2023-3051 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2023-3051?

Attackers with contributor-level access can exploit CVE-2023-3051 to inject arbitrary web scripts into the affected site.

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