CVE-2023-5343: Popup Box < 3.7.9 - Admin+ Stored XSS
First published: Mon Nov 20 2023(Updated: )
The Popup box WordPress plugin before 3.7.9 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ays-pro Popup Box | <3.7.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5343?
CVE-2023-5343 is a vulnerability in the Popup Box WordPress plugin before version 3.7.9 that allows high privilege users to perform stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-5343?
The severity of CVE-2023-5343 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.8.
How does CVE-2023-5343 affect the Popup Box plugin?
CVE-2023-5343 affects the Popup Box WordPress plugin before version 3.7.9 by allowing high privilege users to perform stored XSS attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed.
What is the solution for CVE-2023-5343?
To fix CVE-2023-5343, upgrade to version 3.7.9 or later of the Popup Box plugin.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5343?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-5343 at the following reference: [https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/74613b38-48f2-43d5-bae5-25c89ba7db6e](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/74613b38-48f2-43d5-bae5-25c89ba7db6e)
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