What is the vulnerability ID of the Herd Effects WordPress plugin?

The vulnerability ID of the Herd Effects WordPress plugin is CVE-2023-4022.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4022?

The severity of CVE-2023-4022 is medium with a severity value of 4.8.

Can the Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks occur even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed?

Yes, the Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks can occur even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed, such as in a multisite setup.

How can I fix the Herd Effects WordPress plugin vulnerability?

To fix the Herd Effects WordPress plugin vulnerability, update to version 5.2.3 or above.

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CVE-2023-4022

medium

4.8

CWE

11/9/2023

21/11/2024

CVE-2023-4022: Herd Effects < 5.2.3 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Q: How does the Herd Effects WordPress plugin vulnerability allow for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks?

The vulnerability in the Herd Effects WordPress plugin allows high privilege users, such as admin, to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by not sanitizing and escaping some of its settings.

First published: Mon Sep 11 2023(Updated: )

The Herd Effects WordPress plugin before 5.2.3 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 unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup)

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Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Wow-company Herd Effects	<5.2.3
	<5.2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of the Herd Effects WordPress plugin?
The vulnerability ID of the Herd Effects WordPress plugin is CVE-2023-4022.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4022?
The severity of CVE-2023-4022 is medium with a severity value of 4.8.
How does the Herd Effects WordPress plugin vulnerability allow for Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks?
The vulnerability in the Herd Effects WordPress plugin allows high privilege users, such as admin, to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks by not sanitizing and escaping some of its settings.
Can the Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks occur even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed?
Yes, the Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks can occur even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed, such as in a multisite setup.
How can I fix the Herd Effects WordPress plugin vulnerability?
To fix the Herd Effects WordPress plugin vulnerability, update to version 5.2.3 or above.

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