CVE-2023-7296: BigBlueButton <= 3.0.0-beta.4 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Oct 16, 2024
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Updated

The BigBlueButton plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the the moderator code and viewer code fields in versions up to, and including, 3.0.0-beta.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with author privileges or higher 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BigBlueButton BigBlueButton<=3.0.0-beta.4

Event History

Oct 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7296?

CVE-2023-7296 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation through stored cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-7296?

To fix CVE-2023-7296, upgrade the BigBlueButton plugin for WordPress to version 3.0.0 or higher.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-7296?

CVE-2023-7296 affects users of the BigBlueButton plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 3.0.0-beta.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-7296?

CVE-2023-7296 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by inadequate input sanitization.

5

Can CVE-2023-7296 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-7296 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users who can manipulate the moderator and viewer code fields.

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