CVE-2023-5467: GEO my WordPress <= 4.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The GEO my WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 4.0 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 the severity of CVE-2023-5467?
The severity of CVE-2023-5467 is medium with a severity value of 5.4.
How does the GEO my WordPress plugin for WordPress become vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting?
The GEO my WordPress plugin for WordPress becomes vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcodes due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes.
Which versions of the GEO my WordPress plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-5467?
Versions up to and including 4.0 of the GEO my WordPress plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2023-5467.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-5467?
Authenticated attackers with contributor-level access can exploit CVE-2023-5467 by using crafted shortcodes to inject malicious scripts into the plugin's output.
Are there any references available for CVE-2023-5467?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-5467 at the following links: [Link 1](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-my-wp/tags/4.0.1/plugins/single-location/includes/class-gmw-single-location.php#L413), [Link 2](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/geo-my-wp/tags/4.0/plugins/single-location/includes/class-gmw-single-location.php#L401), [Link 3](https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a96ac71f-3dae-40eb-9268-d56688a5aa64?source=cve).