CVE-2023-6497: WordPress Simple Shopping Cart <= 4.7.1 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The WordPress Simple Shopping Cart plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the automatic redirect URL setting in all versions up to and including 4.7.1 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6497?
CVE-2023-6497 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential for stored cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6497?
To fix CVE-2023-6497, users should update the WordPress Simple Shopping Cart plugin to a version later than 4.7.1.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-6497?
CVE-2023-6497 can be exploited by authenticated attackers who have access to modify the automatic redirect URL setting.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-6497?
CVE-2023-6497 allows for stored cross-site scripting attacks, which can lead to unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users.
Which versions of the WordPress Simple Shopping Cart plugin are affected by CVE-2023-6497?
CVE-2023-6497 affects all versions of the WordPress Simple Shopping Cart plugin up to and including 4.7.1.