CVE-2023-38000: Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress core and Gutenberg plugin via Navigation Links Block

Published Oct 13, 2023
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Updated

Auth. Stored (contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress core 6.3 through 6.3.1, from 6.2 through 6.2.2, from 6.1 through 6.1.3, from 6.0 through 6.0.5, from 5.9 through 5.9.7 and Gutenberg plugin <= 16.8.0 versions.

Affected Software

6 affected components
WordPress WordPress>=5.9<=5.9.7
WordPress WordPress>=6.0<=6.0.5
WordPress WordPress>=6.1<=6.1.3
WordPress WordPress>=6.2<=6.2.2
WordPress WordPress>=6.3<=6.3.1
WordPress Gutenberg Wordpress<=16.8.0

Remediation

Information

Update WordPress core to the 6.3.2, 6.2.3, 6.1.4, 6.0.6, 5.9.8 or a higher version.

Information

Update Gutenberg to 16.8.1 or a higher version.

Event History

Oct 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-38000.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38000?

The severity of CVE-2023-38000 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.

3

Which versions of WordPress core and Gutenberg plugin are affected by CVE-2023-38000?

WordPress core versions 5.9 through 6.3.1 and Gutenberg plugin up to version 16.8.0 are affected by CVE-2023-38000.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-38000?

CVE-2023-38000 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers with contributor+ privileges to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or theft of sensitive information.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2023-38000 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-38000 vulnerability, it is recommended to update to WordPress core version 6.3.2 or apply the necessary security patches provided by the WordPress team. Additionally, updating the Gutenberg plugin to the latest version is also recommended.

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