CVE-2023-4290

Public Exploit

WP Matterport Shortcode < 2.1.7 - Reflected XSS

Description

The WP Matterport Shortcode WordPress plugin before 2.1.7 does not escape the PHP_SELF server variable when outputting it in attributes, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting issues which could be used against high privilege users such as admin

6.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.11%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown WP Matterport Shortcode

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fad5245-a089-4ba3-9958-1e2c3d066eea	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4290?: CVE-2023-4290 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4290?: To fix CVE-2023-4290, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-4290 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-4290 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-2023-4290?: CVE-2023-4290 affects Unknown WP Matterport Shortcode.

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