CVE-2023-38000

Public Exploit
Auth. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress core and Gutenberg plugin via Navigation Links Block

Description

Auth. Stored (contributor+) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WordPress core 6.3 through 6.3.1, from 6.2 through 6.2.2, from 6.1 through 6.1.3, from 6.0 through 6.0.5, from 5.9 through 5.9.7 and Gutenberg plugin <= 16.8.0 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update WordPress core to the 6.3.2, 6.2.3, 6.1.4, 6.0.6, 5.9.8 or a higher version.
  • Update Gutenberg to 16.8.1 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: WordPress.org WordPress
Affected: Gutenberg Team Gutenberg
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/articles/wordpress-core-6-3-2-security-update-technical-advisory?_s_id=cve third party advisory exploit
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wordpress/wordpress-core-6-3-2-contributor-stored-xss-in-navigation-links-block-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gutenberg/wordpress-gutenberg-plugin-16-8-0-contributor-stored-xss-in-navigation-links-block-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38000?
CVE-2023-38000 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38000?
To fix CVE-2023-38000: Update WordPress core to the 6.3.2, 6.2.3, 6.1.4, 6.0.6, 5.9.8 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-38000 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-38000 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-2023-38000?
CVE-2023-38000 affects WordPress.org WordPress, Gutenberg Team Gutenberg.
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