CVE-2023-6495: YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin <= 5.30.9 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Cross-Site Scripting
The YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to and including 5.30.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-6495?
CVE-2023-6495 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6495?
To fix CVE-2023-6495, update the YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin to version 5.31 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-6495?
CVE-2023-6495 affects all versions of the YARPP – Yet Another Related Posts Plugin up to and including 5.30.9 on WordPress.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6495?
CVE-2023-6495 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-6495?
Authenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2023-6495 to execute malicious scripts via the admin settings.