CVE-2023-0439

Public Exploit

NEX-Forms < 8.4.4 - Authenticated Stored XSS

Description

The NEX-Forms WordPress plugin before 8.4.4 does not escape its form name, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues. By default only SuperAdmins (in multisite) / admins (in single site) can create forms, however there is a settings allowing them to give lower roles access to such feature.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.09%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown NEX-Forms

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/04cea9aa-b21c-49f8-836b-2d312253e09a	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0439?: CVE-2023-0439 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0439?: To fix CVE-2023-0439, 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-2023-0439 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-0439 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-2023-0439?: CVE-2023-0439 affects Unknown NEX-Forms.

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