CVE-2023-23650

WordPress MainWP Code Snippets Extension Plugin <= 4.0.2 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Auth. (subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension plugin <= 4.0.2 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.0.3 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/mainwp-code-snippets-extension/wordpress-mainwp-code-snippets-extension-plugin-4-0-2-subscriber-stored-cross-site-scripting-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23650?
CVE-2023-23650 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23650?
To fix CVE-2023-23650: Update to 4.0.3 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-23650 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23650 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-23650?
CVE-2023-23650 affects MainWP MainWP Code Snippets Extension.
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