CVE-2023-5354: Awesome Support < 6.1.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
First published: Mon Nov 06 2023(Updated: )
The Awesome Support WordPress plugin before 6.1.5 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Awesome Support | <6.1.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-5354.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5354?
The severity of CVE-2023-5354 is medium with a severity value of 6.1.
What is the description of CVE-2023-5354?
CVE-2023-5354 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Awesome Support WordPress plugin before version 6.1.5, allowing an attacker to execute malicious scripts on the affected pages.
What is the affected software by CVE-2023-5354?
The affected software by CVE-2023-5354 is the Awesome Support plugin for WordPress versions up to and excluding 6.1.5.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-5354?
To mitigate CVE-2023-5354, it is recommended to update to version 6.1.5 or newer of the Awesome Support plugin for WordPress.
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