CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-4970: PubyDoc <= 2.0.6 - Admin+ Stored XSS

First published: Mon Nov 20 2023(Updated: )

The PubyDoc WordPress plugin through 2.0.6 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pubydoc Pubydoc<=2.0.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-4970?

    The severity of CVE-2023-4970 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.

  • How does CVE-2023-4970 impact PubyDoc WordPress plugin?

    CVE-2023-4970 allows high privilege users, such as admins, to perform Stored XSS attacks in the PubyDoc WordPress plugin version 2.0.6 and below.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-4970?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-4970 by injecting malicious code through the plugin's unsanitized settings, allowing them to execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser.

  • Is CVE-2023-4970 only exploitable by admin users?

    No, high privilege users like admin have more capabilities, but other authenticated users with sufficient privileges can also exploit the vulnerability.

  • How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-4970?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-4970, update the PubyDoc WordPress plugin to version 2.0.7 or higher, which includes the necessary sanitization and escaping of settings to prevent the vulnerability.

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