CVE-2023-5667: Tab Ultimate <= 1.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The Tab Ultimate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 1.3 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.
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What is CVE-2023-5667?
CVE-2023-5667 is a vulnerability found in the Tab Ultimate plugin for WordPress.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5667?
The severity of CVE-2023-5667 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.4.
How does CVE-2023-5667 work?
CVE-2023-5667 allows authenticated attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting attacks by exploiting insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the Tab Ultimate plugin's shortcodes.
Which versions of the Tab Ultimate plugin are affected by CVE-2023-5667?
All versions of the Tab Ultimate plugin up to and including 1.3 are affected by CVE-2023-5667.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5667?
To fix CVE-2023-5667, it is recommended to update the Tab Ultimate plugin to a version that includes a fix for this vulnerability.