CVE-2023-4390: Popup box < 3.7.2 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Oct 31, 2023
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Updated

The Popup box WordPress plugin before 3.7.2 does not sanitize and escape some Popup fields, which could allow high-privilege users such as an administrator to inject arbitrary web scripts even when the unfilteredhtml capability is disallowed (for example in a multisite setup).

Affected Software

1 affected component
ays-pro Popup Box Wordpress<3.7.2

Event History

Oct 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4390?

The severity of CVE-2023-4390 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

2

How does Popup box < 3.7.2 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability affect WordPress?

The Popup box < 3.7.2 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability allows high-privilege users to inject arbitrary web scripts in WordPress, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed.

3

What is the affected version of the Popup box plugin?

The affected version of the Popup box plugin is version 3.7.2 and below.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-4390?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-4390 by injecting arbitrary web scripts through the Popup fields in the vulnerable version of the Popup box plugin.

5

Is there a fix available for the Popup box < 3.7.2 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability?

Yes, upgrading to version 3.7.2 of the Popup box plugin or applying the necessary patches will fix the vulnerability.

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