What is the severity of CVE-2023-49846?

CVE-2023-49846 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49846?

To fix CVE-2023-49846, update the Bearne Author Avatars List/Block plugin to version 2.1.19 or later.

What is the impact of CVE-2023-49846 if exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-49846 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, leading to data theft or other malicious activities.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49846?

CVE-2023-49846 affects Bearne Author Avatars List/Block versions from n/a up to 2.1.17.

Who is the vendor for CVE-2023-49846?

The vendor for CVE-2023-49846 is Paul Bearne, associated with the Bearne Author Avatars List/Block plugin.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-49846

medium

6.5

CWE

14/12/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-49846: WordPress Author Avatars List/Block Plugin <= 2.1.17 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 Paul Bearne Author Avatars List/Block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Avatars List/Block: from n/a through 2.1.17.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Bearne Author Avatars List / Block	<2.1.19

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/author-avatars/wordpress-author-avatars-list-block-plugin-2-1-16-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49846?
CVE-2023-49846 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49846?
To fix CVE-2023-49846, update the Bearne Author Avatars List/Block plugin to version 2.1.19 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-49846 if exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-49846 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, leading to data theft or other malicious activities.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49846?
CVE-2023-49846 affects Bearne Author Avatars List/Block versions from n/a up to 2.1.17.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2023-49846?
The vendor for CVE-2023-49846 is Paul Bearne, associated with the Bearne Author Avatars List/Block plugin.

agent/type
agent/event
agent/softwarecombine
agent/first-publish-date
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/weakness
agent/author
agent/references
agent/last-modified-date
agent/severity
agent/title
agent/description
agent/source
agent/tags
collector/nvd-api
agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
vendor/bearne
canonical/bearne author avatars list / block

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49846?
CVE-2023-49846 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49846?
To fix CVE-2023-49846, update the Bearne Author Avatars List/Block plugin to version 2.1.19 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-49846 if exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-49846 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, leading to data theft or other malicious activities.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49846?
CVE-2023-49846 affects Bearne Author Avatars List/Block versions from n/a up to 2.1.17.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2023-49846?
The vendor for CVE-2023-49846 is Paul Bearne, associated with the Bearne Author Avatars List/Block plugin.