CWE
79
EPSS
0.046%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-6161: WP Crowdfunding < 2.1.9 - Reflected XSS

First published: Mon Jan 08 2024(Updated: )

The WP Crowdfunding WordPress plugin before 2.1.9 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Themeum WP Crowdfunding<2.1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-6161?

    CVE-2023-6161 has a high severity due to its ability to execute reflected cross-site scripting attacks targeting high privilege users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-6161?

    To fix CVE-2023-6161, update the WP Crowdfunding plugin to version 2.1.9 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-6161?

    CVE-2023-6161 affects users of the WP Crowdfunding WordPress plugin prior to version 2.1.9.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6161?

    CVE-2023-6161 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2023-6161?

    An attacker could exploit CVE-2023-6161 to execute malicious scripts in the context of an admin user's session.

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