CVE-2023-4726: Ultimate Dashboard <= 3.7.7 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via plugin settings
The Ultimate Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in versions up to, and including, 3.7.7. due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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What is CVE-2023-4726?
CVE-2023-4726 is a vulnerability in the Ultimate Dashboard plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers with administrator-level permissions to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How does CVE-2023-4726 occur?
CVE-2023-4726 occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the admin settings of the Ultimate Dashboard plugin for WordPress.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4726?
CVE-2023-4726 has a severity rating of 4.4, which is considered medium.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-4726?
Versions up to and including 3.7.7 of the Ultimate Dashboard plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-4726.
How can I fix CVE-2023-4726?
To fix CVE-2023-4726, update the Ultimate Dashboard plugin for WordPress to a version beyond 3.7.7 that includes proper input sanitization and output escaping.