CVE-2023-2579

Public Exploit

InventoryPress <= 1.7 - Author+ Stored XSS

Description

The InventoryPress WordPress plugin through 1.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow users with the role of author and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 14.21% Top 10%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown InventoryPress

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3cfcb8cc-9c4f-409c-934f-9f3f043de6fe	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description
https://github.com/daniloalbuqrque/poc-cve-xss-inventory-press-plugin	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2579?: CVE-2023-2579 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2579?: To fix CVE-2023-2579, 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-2023-2579 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-2579 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-2579?: CVE-2023-2579 affects Unknown InventoryPress.

This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.