CVE-2023-47516

WordPress Category Post List Widget Plugin <= 2.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Stark Digital Category Post List Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Category Post List Widget: from n/a through 2.0.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: Stark Digital Category Post List Widget
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/category-post-list-widget/wordpress-category-post-list-widget-plugin-2-0-csrf-to-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47516?
CVE-2023-47516 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-47516?
To fix CVE-2023-47516, 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-2023-47516 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-47516 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-2023-47516?
CVE-2023-47516 affects Stark Digital Category Post List Widget.
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