CVE-2023-0099

Public Exploit

Simple URLs < 115 - Multiple Reflected XSS

Description

The Simple URLs WordPress plugin before 115 does not sanitise and escape some parameters before outputting them back in some pages, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

6.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 51.38% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Simple URLs

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/fd50f2d6-e420-4220-b485-73f33227e8f8	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176983/WordPress-Simple-URLs-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0099?: CVE-2023-0099 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0099?: To fix CVE-2023-0099, 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-2023-0099 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-0099 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~51% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0099?: CVE-2023-0099 affects Unknown Simple URLs.

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