CVE-2023-5238: EventPrime < 3.2.0 - Reflected HTML Injection on keyword parameter

Published Oct 31, 2023
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Updated

The EventPrime WordPress plugin before 3.2.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to an HTML Injection on the plugin in the search area of the website.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Metagauss Eventprime Wordpress<3.2.0

Event History

Oct 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5238?

CVE-2023-5238 is a vulnerability in the EventPrime WordPress plugin before version 3.2.0 that allows for HTML Injection.

2

How does CVE-2023-5238 affect websites?

CVE-2023-5238 affects websites that have the vulnerable version (up to and excluding 3.2.0) of the EventPrime plugin installed, allowing potential HTML Injection attacks in the search area of the website.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-5238?

CVE-2023-5238 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-5238?

To fix CVE-2023-5238, update the EventPrime WordPress plugin to version 3.2.0 or later, which includes the necessary sanitization and escaping of parameters to prevent HTML Injection.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5238?

More information about CVE-2023-5238 can be found at the following reference: [EventPrime Reflected HTML Injection](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/47a5fbfd-f47c-4356-8567-b29dadb48423)

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