CVE-2023-51691: WordPress wpDiscuz Plugin <= 7.6.12 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published Feb 1, 2024
·
Updated

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in gVectors Team Comments – wpDiscuz allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Comments – wpDiscuz: from n/a through 7.6.12.

Affected Software

1 affected component
gVectors Wpdiscuz Wordpress<=7.6.12

Remediation

Information

Update to 7.6.13 or a higher version.

Event History

Feb 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:57 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:57 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51691?

CVE-2023-51691 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51691?

To fix CVE-2023-51691, update the Comments – wpDiscuz plugin to version 7.6.13 or higher as it contains patches for this vulnerability.

3

What versions of wpDiscuz are affected by CVE-2023-51691?

CVE-2023-51691 affects wpDiscuz versions up to and including 7.6.12.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-51691?

CVE-2023-51691 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2023-51691?

Users of the wpDiscuz plugin versions up to 7.6.12 are affected by CVE-2023-51691 and should take immediate action to upgrade.

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.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203