What is the severity of CVE-2023-6987?

The severity of CVE-2023-6987 is considered high due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that affect unauthenticated users.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6987?

To fix CVE-2023-6987, update the String Locator plugin to version 2.6.6 or later, which addresses the input sanitization issues.

Who is affected by CVE-2023-6987?

All users of the String Locator plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.6.6 are affected by CVE-2023-6987.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6987?

CVE-2023-6987 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

Can CVE-2023-6987 be exploited by an authenticated user?

No, CVE-2023-6987 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly risky for websites using this plugin.

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CVE-2023-6987

medium

6.1

CWE

24/8/2024

26/9/2024

CVE-2023-6987: String Locator <= 2.6.5 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

First published: Sat Aug 24 2024(Updated: )

The String locator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'sql-column' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This required WP_DEBUG to be enabled in order to be exploited.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
String Locator	<2.6.6

Remedy

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3139143/string-locator/tags/2.6.6/includes/Extension/SQL/views/editor/sql.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6987?
The severity of CVE-2023-6987 is considered high due to its potential for reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that affect unauthenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6987?
To fix CVE-2023-6987, update the String Locator plugin to version 2.6.6 or later, which addresses the input sanitization issues.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-6987?
All users of the String Locator plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.6.6 are affected by CVE-2023-6987.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6987?
CVE-2023-6987 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
Can CVE-2023-6987 be exploited by an authenticated user?
No, CVE-2023-6987 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, making it particularly risky for websites using this plugin.

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