CVE-2023-47505

Public Exploit
WordPress Elementor Website Builder Plugin <= 3.16.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Elementor.Com Elementor allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Elementor: from n/a through 3.16.4.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 3.16.5 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 4.79% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Elementor.com Elementor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/elementor/wordpress-elementor-plugin-3-16-4-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/articles/arbitrary-attachment-render-to-xss-in-elementor-plugin?_s_id=cve third party advisory exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47505?
CVE-2023-47505 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-47505?
To fix CVE-2023-47505: Update to 3.16.5 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-47505 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-47505 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-47505?
CVE-2023-47505 affects Elementor.com Elementor.
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