CVE-2023-5291: XSS
First published: Wed Oct 04 2023(Updated: )
The Blog Filter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'AWL-BlogFilter' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.5.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Awplife Blog Filter | <=1.5.3 | |
| <=1.5.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the Blog Filter plugin for WordPress vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for the Blog Filter plugin for WordPress vulnerability is CVE-2023-5291.
What type of vulnerability is the Blog Filter plugin for WordPress vulnerability?
The Blog Filter plugin for WordPress vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What is the severity level of the Blog Filter plugin for WordPress vulnerability?
The severity level of the Blog Filter plugin for WordPress vulnerability is medium.
How does the Blog Filter plugin for WordPress vulnerability work?
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts by injecting them into the 'AWL-BlogFilter' shortcode.
Is there a fix available for the Blog Filter plugin for WordPress vulnerability?
Yes, updating the plugin to version 1.5.4 or later will fix the vulnerability.
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