CVE-2023-40676

WordPress Slimstat Analytics Plugin <= 5.0.8 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Auth. (admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics plugin <= 5.0.8 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 5.0.9 or a higher version.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-slimstat/wordpress-slimstat-analytics-plugin-5-0-8-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40676?
CVE-2023-40676 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40676?
To fix CVE-2023-40676: Update to 5.0.9 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-40676 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40676 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-2023-40676?
CVE-2023-40676 affects Jason Crouse, VeronaLabs Slimstat Analytics.
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