CVE-2023-5308: Podcast Subscribe Buttons <= 1.4.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Podcast Subscribe Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'podcastsubscribe' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 1.4.8 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.
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What is CVE-2023-5308?
CVE-2023-5308 is a vulnerability in the Podcast Subscribe Buttons plugin for Wordpress that allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How does CVE-2023-5308 affect the Podcast Subscribe Buttons plugin?
CVE-2023-5308 affects versions up to and including 1.4.8 of the Podcast Subscribe Buttons plugin for Wordpress.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5308?
CVE-2023-5308 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 6.4.
How can CVE-2023-5308 be exploited?
CVE-2023-5308 can be exploited by authenticated users using the 'podcast_subscribe' shortcode with malicious attributes.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-5308?
Yes, updating to a version higher than 1.4.8 of the Podcast Subscribe Buttons plugin for Wordpress fixes CVE-2023-5308.