CVE-2023-3225: Float menu < 5.0.3 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Jul 10, 2023
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Updated

The Float menu WordPress plugin before 5.0.3 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wow-Company Float menu WordPress<5.0.3

Event History

Jul 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:41 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Float menu WordPress plugin?

The vulnerability ID for the Float menu WordPress plugin is CVE-2023-3225.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2023-3225?

CVE-2023-3225 allows high privilege users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

3

How can high privilege users exploit CVE-2023-3225?

High privilege users, such as admin, can exploit CVE-2023-3225 by not sanitizing and escaping some of the plugin's settings.

4

Is the vulnerability CVE-2023-3225 applicable to all versions of the Float menu plugin?

No, the vulnerability CVE-2023-3225 is applicable to versions up to and excluding 5.0.3 of the Float menu plugin.

5

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-3225?

The severity level of CVE-2023-3225 is medium with a value of 4.

6

How can I fix CVE-2023-3225?

To fix CVE-2023-3225, update the Float menu WordPress plugin to version 5.0.3 or above.

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