CVE-2023-4841: XSS
First published: Thu Sep 14 2023(Updated: )
The Feeds for YouTube for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'youtube-feed' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 2.1 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.
Credit: security@wordfence.com security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Smashballoon Feeds For Youtube | <=2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-4841.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4841?
CVE-2023-4841 has a severity rating of medium (5.4).
Which plugin is affected by CVE-2023-4841?
The Feeds for YouTube for WordPress plugin is affected by CVE-2023-4841.
What is the vulnerability type for CVE-2023-4841?
CVE-2023-4841 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How can the vulnerability in the Feeds for YouTube for WordPress plugin be exploited?
The vulnerability in the Feeds for YouTube for WordPress plugin can be exploited through the 'youtube-feed' shortcode by injecting malicious code.
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