CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-7251: WordPress User Submitted Posts plugin <= 20230901 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 26 2024(Updated: )

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects User Submitted Posts: from n/a through 20230901.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Plugin-Planet User Submitted Posts<=20230901
WordPress User Submitted Posts<=20230901

Remedy

Update to 20230902 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-7251?

    CVE-2023-7251 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-7251?

    To fix CVE-2023-7251, update the User Submitted Posts plugin to version 20230902 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-7251?

    CVE-2023-7251 is classified as a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-7251?

    CVE-2023-7251 affects versions of User Submitted Posts up to and including 20230901.

  • Who is the vendor of the affected software in CVE-2023-7251?

    The vendor of the affected software is Jeff Starr, associated with the User Submitted Posts plugin.

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