CVE-2023-45050

Public Exploit
WordPress Jetpack Plugin <= 12.8-a.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth: from n/a through 12.8-a.1.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 12.8-a.3 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/jetpack/wordpress-jetpack-plugin-12-8-a-1-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/articles/authenticated-stored-xss-in-woocommerce-and-jetpack-plugin?_s_id=cve patch third party advisory exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45050?
CVE-2023-45050 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-45050?
To fix CVE-2023-45050: Update to 12.8-a.3 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-45050 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-45050 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-2023-45050?
CVE-2023-45050 affects Automattic Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth.
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