CVE-2023-5951: Welcart e-Commerce < 2.9.5 - Reflected XSS
First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )
The Welcart e-Commerce WordPress plugin before 2.9.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welcart Plugin | <2.9.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5951?
CVE-2023-5951 is a vulnerability in the Welcart e-Commerce plugin for WordPress that allows for a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5951?
The severity of CVE-2023-5951 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How does CVE-2023-5951 affect the Welcart e-Commerce plugin?
CVE-2023-5951 affects the Welcart e-Commerce plugin before version 2.9.5 by not properly sanitizing and escaping a parameter, which allows for a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attack.
How can the Welcart e-Commerce plugin be fixed to address CVE-2023-5951?
To fix CVE-2023-5951, users should upgrade to version 2.9.5 or later of the Welcart e-Commerce plugin.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5951?
More information about CVE-2023-5951 can be found at https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/81dc093a-545d-4bcd-ab85-ee9472d709e5.
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