CVE-2023-2309

Public Exploit

wpForo Forum < 2.1.9 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The wpForo Forum WordPress plugin before 2.1.9 does not escape some request parameters while in debug mode, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

6.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 6.57% Top 10%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown wpForo Forum

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1b3f4558-ea41-4749-9aa2-d3971fc9ca0d	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2309?: CVE-2023-2309 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2309?: To fix CVE-2023-2309, 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-2023-2309 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-2309 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-2309?: CVE-2023-2309 affects Unknown wpForo Forum.

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