CVE-2023-0097

Public Exploit
Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts < 2.4.19 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts WordPress plugin before 2.4.19 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/19379f08-d667-4b1e-a774-0f4a17ad7bff exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0097?
CVE-2023-0097 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0097?
To fix CVE-2023-0097, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0097 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-0097 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0097?
CVE-2023-0097 affects Unknown Post Grid, Post Carousel, & List Category Posts.
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