CVE-2023-3992: PostX - Gutenberg Post Grid Blocks < 3.0.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Aug 30, 2023
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Updated

The PostX WordPress plugin before 3.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

Affected Software

1 affected component
wpxpo Postx Wordpress<3.0.6

Event History

Aug 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3992?

CVE-2023-3992 is a vulnerability found in the PostX WordPress plugin before version 3.0.6 that allows for Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3992?

The severity of CVE-2023-3992 is medium, with a CVSS severity score of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2023-3992 affect WordPress websites?

CVE-2023-3992 affects WordPress websites that have the PostX plugin installed and have a version prior to 3.0.6.

4

How can the CVE-2023-3992 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2023-3992 vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious code through a parameter and tricking a high privilege user, such as an admin, into clicking on a specially crafted link.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2023-3992 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-3992 vulnerability, update the PostX WordPress plugin to version 3.0.6 or later, which includes sanitization and proper escaping of parameters.

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