CVE-2023-6806: Starbox <= 3.4.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Job Settings
The Starbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Job Settings user profile fields in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-6806?
CVE-2023-6806 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6806?
To fix CVE-2023-6806, update the Starbox plugin for WordPress to version 3.5.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-6806?
All users of the Starbox plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 3.4.8 are affected by CVE-2023-6806.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6806?
CVE-2023-6806 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-6806?
An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-6806 to inject malicious scripts through the Job Settings user profile fields.