CVE-2023-49188: WordPress Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 Plugin <= 2.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published Dec 15, 2023
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ZealousWeb Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7: from n/a through 2.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ZealousWeb Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 Wordpress<=1.4

Remediation

Information

Update to 2.1 or a higher version.

Event History

Dec 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49188?

CVE-2023-49188 is classified as a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can potentially allow attackers to execute malicious scripts in a user's browser.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49188?

To fix CVE-2023-49188, you need to update the ZealousWeb Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 plugin to the latest version available.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2023-49188?

CVE-2023-49188 affects versions of the ZealousWeb Track Geolocation Of Users Using Contact Form 7 plugin from any version up to 2.0.

4

What can happen if CVE-2023-49188 is exploited?

If CVE-2023-49188 is exploited, attackers could inject scripts that may steal user data or hijack user sessions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-49188 if I cannot update?

If you cannot update to mitigate CVE-2023-49188, consider disabling the plugin until a fix can be applied.

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