CVE-2023-33216: WordPress WooDiscuz – WooCommerce Comments Plugin <= 2.2.9 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published May 28, 2023
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Updated

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gVectors Team WooDiscuz – WooCommerce Comments woodiscuz-woocommerce-comments allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WooDiscuz – WooCommerce Comments: from n/a through 2.2.9.

Affected Software

1 affected component
gVectors Woodiscuz - Woocommerce Comments Wordpress<2.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade woodiscuz-woocommerce-comments to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.0

Event History

May 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33216?

The severity of CVE-2023-33216 is medium.

2

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-33216?

The affected software of CVE-2023-33216 is gVectors Team WooDiscuz - WooCommerce Comments version up to 2.3.0.

3

What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2023-33216?

The vulnerability type of CVE-2023-33216 is Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-33216?

An attacker with admin+ authorization can exploit CVE-2023-33216 by injecting malicious scripts that will execute when a user views the affected page.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-33216?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2023-33216. It is recommended to update to version 2.2.10 or higher of gVectors Team WooDiscuz - WooCommerce Comments.

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