CVE-2023-4719: Simple Membership <= 4.3.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Published Sep 6, 2023
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Updated

The Simple Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the listtype parameter in versions up to, and including, 4.3.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. Using this vulnerability, unauthenticated attackers could inject arbitrary web scripts into pages that are being executed if they can successfully trick a user into taking an action, such as clicking a malicious link.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Simple-membership-plugin Simple Membership Wordpress<4.3.6

Remediation

Patch Available

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2962730%40simple-membership&new=2962730%40simple-membership&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Event History

Sep 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4719?

CVE-2023-4719 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-4719?

To mitigate CVE-2023-4719, update the Simple Membership plugin to version 4.3.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-4719?

CVE-2023-4719 affects users of the Simple Membership plugin for WordPress versions up to 4.3.5.

4

Can CVE-2023-4719 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

Yes, CVE-2023-4719 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers through the `list_type` parameter.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-4719?

CVE-2023-4719 is classified as a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

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