CVE-2023-4968: XSS
First published: Fri Oct 20 2023(Updated: )
The WPLegalPages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'wplegalpage' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 2.9.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with author-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 |
|---|---|---|
| wpWax Legal Pages | <=2.9.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wplegalpages/tags/2.9.2/public/class-wp-legal-pages-public.php#L150
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2976774/wplegalpages/trunk/public/class-wp-legal-pages-public.php#file0
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68d7b5d0-c777-4ff9-bdef-a7762cfbdf1a?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the WPLegalPages plugin?
The vulnerability ID for the WPLegalPages plugin is CVE-2023-4968.
What is the severity of the CVE-2023-4968 vulnerability?
The severity of the CVE-2023-4968 vulnerability is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
What is the affected software in the CVE-2023-4968 vulnerability?
The affected software in the CVE-2023-4968 vulnerability is Wpeka Wplegalpages plugin for WordPress version up to, and including, 2.9.2.
How does the CVE-2023-4968 vulnerability occur?
The CVE-2023-4968 vulnerability occurs due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes in the 'wplegalpage' shortcode.
Are authenticated attackers required to exploit the CVE-2023-4968 vulnerability?
Yes, authenticated attackers with authorization are required to exploit the CVE-2023-4968 vulnerability.
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