CVE-2023-6782: AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages <= 1.0.92 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting via Shortcode
The AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode(s) in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.92 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 the severity of CVE-2023-6782?
CVE-2023-6782 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to enable stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6782?
To fix CVE-2023-6782, update the AMP for WP – Accelerated Mobile Pages plugin to version 1.0.93 or later.
What versions of the AMP for WP plugin are affected by CVE-2023-6782?
CVE-2023-6782 affects all versions of the AMP for WP plugin up to and including version 1.0.92.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6782?
CVE-2023-6782 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2023-6782 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-6782 can be exploited remotely if an attacker inserts malicious JavaScript code through the plugin's shortcodes.