What is the severity of CVE-2023-49743?

CVE-2023-49743 has a high severity due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49743?

To fix CVE-2023-49743, upgrade Dashboard Widgets Suite to version 3.4.2 or later.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-49743?

CVE-2023-49743 allows for stored XSS attacks, which can compromise user sessions and sensitive information.

Which versions of Dashboard Widgets Suite are affected by CVE-2023-49743?

CVE-2023-49743 affects Dashboard Widgets Suite versions up to and including 3.4.1.

Is my website at risk if I am using an affected version of Dashboard Widgets Suite with CVE-2023-49743?

Yes, if you are using an affected version of Dashboard Widgets Suite, your website is at risk of exploitation via stored XSS.

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CVE-2023-49743

medium

5.9

CWE

14/12/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-49743: WordPress Dashboard Widgets Suite Plugin <= 3.4.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

First published: Thu Dec 14 2023(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Dashboard Widgets Suite allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Dashboard Widgets Suite: from n/a through 3.4.1.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Plugin-planet Dashboard Widget Suite	<3.4.2

Remedy

Update to 3.4.2 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/dashboard-widgets-suite/wordpress-dashboard-widgets-suite-plugin-3-4-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49743?
CVE-2023-49743 has a high severity due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49743?
To fix CVE-2023-49743, upgrade Dashboard Widgets Suite to version 3.4.2 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-49743?
CVE-2023-49743 allows for stored XSS attacks, which can compromise user sessions and sensitive information.
Which versions of Dashboard Widgets Suite are affected by CVE-2023-49743?
CVE-2023-49743 affects Dashboard Widgets Suite versions up to and including 3.4.1.
Is my website at risk if I am using an affected version of Dashboard Widgets Suite with CVE-2023-49743?
Yes, if you are using an affected version of Dashboard Widgets Suite, your website is at risk of exploitation via stored XSS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49743?
CVE-2023-49743 has a high severity due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49743?
To fix CVE-2023-49743, upgrade Dashboard Widgets Suite to version 3.4.2 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-49743?
CVE-2023-49743 allows for stored XSS attacks, which can compromise user sessions and sensitive information.
Which versions of Dashboard Widgets Suite are affected by CVE-2023-49743?
CVE-2023-49743 affects Dashboard Widgets Suite versions up to and including 3.4.1.
Is my website at risk if I am using an affected version of Dashboard Widgets Suite with CVE-2023-49743?
Yes, if you are using an affected version of Dashboard Widgets Suite, your website is at risk of exploitation via stored XSS.