CVE-2023-39164

WordPress Molongui Plugin <= 4.6.19 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Molongui Author Box for Authors, Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors – Molongui plugin <= 4.6.19 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 4.6.20 or a higher version.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Molongui Author Box for Authors, Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors – Molongui
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/molongui-authorship/wordpress-molongui-plugin-4-6-18-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39164?
CVE-2023-39164 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-39164?
To fix CVE-2023-39164: Update to 4.6.20 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-39164 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-39164 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-2023-39164?
CVE-2023-39164 affects Molongui Author Box for Authors, Co-Authors, Multiple Authors and Guest Authors – Molongui.
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