What is the severity of CVE-2023-49860?

CVE-2023-49860 is a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49860?

To fix CVE-2023-49860, update the WP Project Manager plugin to version 2.6.8 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of WP Project Manager are affected by CVE-2023-49860?

CVE-2023-49860 affects all versions of WP Project Manager up to and including version 2.6.7.

What impact does CVE-2023-49860 have on users of the WP Project Manager plugin?

CVE-2023-49860 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially compromising user data.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-49860 if I cannot update my WP Project Manager plugin?

Until you can update the plugin, it is advisable to deactivate the WP Project Manager plugin to mitigate the risk of exploitation from CVE-2023-49860.

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CVE-2023-49860

medium

6.5

CWE

14/12/2023

20/11/2024

CVE-2023-49860: WordPress WP Project Manager Plugin <= 2.6.7 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 weDevs WP Project Manager – Task, team, and project management plugin featuring kanban board and gantt charts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Project Manager – Task, team, and project management plugin featuring kanban board and gantt charts: from n/a through 2.6.7.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WP Project Manager by WeDevs	<=2.6.7

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wedevs-project-manager/wordpress-wp-project-manager-plugin-2-6-7-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49860?
CVE-2023-49860 is a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49860?
To fix CVE-2023-49860, update the WP Project Manager plugin to version 2.6.8 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of WP Project Manager are affected by CVE-2023-49860?
CVE-2023-49860 affects all versions of WP Project Manager up to and including version 2.6.7.
What impact does CVE-2023-49860 have on users of the WP Project Manager plugin?
CVE-2023-49860 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially compromising user data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-49860 if I cannot update my WP Project Manager plugin?
Until you can update the plugin, it is advisable to deactivate the WP Project Manager plugin to mitigate the risk of exploitation from CVE-2023-49860.

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