What is the severity of CVE-2023-51666?

CVE-2023-51666 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51666?

To fix CVE-2023-51666, update the PickPlugins Related Post plugin to version 2.0.54 or later.

Which versions of PickPlugins Related Post are affected by CVE-2023-51666?

CVE-2023-51666 affects versions of PickPlugins Related Post from n/a up to 2.0.53.

What type of attack does CVE-2023-51666 enable?

CVE-2023-51666 enables stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by improperly neutralizing input during web page generation.

Is there a risk of data exposure due to CVE-2023-51666?

Yes, CVE-2023-51666 poses a risk of data exposure as it allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can steal user information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-51666

medium

6.5

CWE

EPSS

0.045%

1/2/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-51666: WordPress Related Post Plugin <= 2.0.53 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

First published: Thu Feb 01 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PickPlugins Related Post allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Related Post: from n/a through 2.0.53.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
PickPlugins Related Posts	<=2.0.53

Remedy

Update to 2.0.54 or a higher version.

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Reference Links

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/related-post/wordpress-related-post-plugin-2-0-53-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51666?
CVE-2023-51666 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51666?
To fix CVE-2023-51666, update the PickPlugins Related Post plugin to version 2.0.54 or later.
Which versions of PickPlugins Related Post are affected by CVE-2023-51666?
CVE-2023-51666 affects versions of PickPlugins Related Post from n/a up to 2.0.53.
What type of attack does CVE-2023-51666 enable?
CVE-2023-51666 enables stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by improperly neutralizing input during web page generation.
Is there a risk of data exposure due to CVE-2023-51666?
Yes, CVE-2023-51666 poses a risk of data exposure as it allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can steal user information.

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