CVE-2023-45050: WordPress Jetpack Plugin <= 12.8-a.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
First published: Thu Nov 30 2023(Updated: )
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth: from n/a through 12.8-a.1.
Credit: audit@patchstack.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic Jetpack | <=12.8-a.1 |
Remedy
Update to 12.8-a.3 or a higher version.
Remedy
https://patchstack.com/articles/authenticated-stored-xss-in-woocommerce-and-jetpack-plugin?_s_id=cve
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-45050.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45050?
The severity of CVE-2023-45050 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-45050?
The affected software for CVE-2023-45050 is the WordPress Jetpack Plugin up to version 12.8-a.1.
What is the CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) for CVE-2023-45050?
The CWE for CVE-2023-45050 is CWE-79.
How to fix CVE-2023-45050?
To fix CVE-2023-45050, update the WordPress Jetpack Plugin to version 12.8-a.2 or later, as recommended by the vendor.
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