CVE-2023-4945: XSS
First published: Thu Sep 14 2023(Updated: )
The Booster for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 7.1.0 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
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Booster for WooCommerce | <=7.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-jetpack/tags/7.1.0/includes/shortcodes/class-wcj-general-shortcodes.php#L1035
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2966325/woocommerce-jetpack
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/981639a3-63c4-4b3f-827f-4d770bd44806?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4945?
CVE-2023-4945 is a vulnerability in the Booster for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress that allows authenticated attackers to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How does CVE-2023-4945 work?
CVE-2023-4945 works by exploiting insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes of multiple shortcodes in versions up to and including 7.1.0 of the Booster for WooCommerce plugin.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-4945?
The severity of CVE-2023-4945 is medium, with a CVSSv3 score of 5.4.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-4945?
Versions up to and including 7.1.0 of the Booster for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-4945.
How can I fix CVE-2023-4945?
To fix CVE-2023-4945, users should update to a version of the Booster for WooCommerce plugin that is later than 7.1.0, as the vulnerability has been patched in subsequent versions.
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