CVE-2023-39921

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

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Molongui Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui: from n/a through 4.6.19.

Remediation

Solution:

Update to 4.6.20 or a higher version.

References

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https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/molongui-authorship/wordpress-author-box-for-authors-co-authors-multiple-authors-and-guest-authors-molongui-plugin-4-6-19-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-39921?: CVE-2023-39921 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-39921?: To fix CVE-2023-39921: Update to 4.6.20 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-39921 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-39921 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-2023-39921?: CVE-2023-39921 affects Molongui Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui.

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Description

Remediation

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions