CVE-2023-0899

Public Exploit

Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox <= 1.4.2 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS

Description

The Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox WordPress plugin through 1.4.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the Shoutbox, leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admins.

6.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.10%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e95f925f-118e-4fa1-8e8f-9dc1bc698f12	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0899?: CVE-2023-0899 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0899?: To fix CVE-2023-0899, 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-2023-0899 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-0899 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-2023-0899?: CVE-2023-0899 affects Unknown Steveas WP Live Chat Shoutbox.

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