CVE-2023-40674

WordPress Simple URLs Plugin <= 118 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lasso Simple URLs – Link Cloaking, Product Displays, and Affiliate Link Management allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple URLs – Link Cloaking, Product Displays, and Affiliate Link Management: from n/a through 118.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 119 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Lasso Simple URLs – Link Cloaking, Product Displays, and Affiliate Link Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simple-urls/wordpress-simple-urls-plugin-117-shortcode-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40674?
CVE-2023-40674 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40674?
To fix CVE-2023-40674: Update to 119 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-40674 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40674 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-2023-40674?
CVE-2023-40674 affects Lasso Simple URLs – Link Cloaking, Product Displays, and Affiliate Link Management.
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