CVE-2023-4716: Media Library Assistant <= 3.10 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode

Published Sep 22, 2023
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Updated

The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'mlagallery' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 3.10 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Davidlingren Media Library Assistant Wordpress<=3.10

Event History

Sep 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-4716.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-4716?

The severity level of CVE-2023-4716 is medium (5.4).

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2023-4716?

The affected software of CVE-2023-4716 is the Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 3.10.

4

What is the description of CVE-2023-4716?

CVE-2023-4716 is a vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress that allows for Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'mla_gallery' shortcode due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-4716?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-4716 is available. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress.

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