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

Published Mar 26, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts<=20230901

Remediation

Information

Update to 20230902 or a higher version.

Event History

Mar 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-7251?

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

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-7251?

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

4

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

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

5

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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