CVE-2023-4798

Public Exploit

User Avatar - Reloaded < 1.2.2 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The User Avatar WordPress plugin before 1.2.2 does not properly sanitize and escape certain of its shortcodes attributes, which could allow relatively low-privileged users like contributors to conduct Stored XSS attacks.

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.10%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown User Avatar

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/273a95bf-39fe-4ba7-bc14-9527acfd9f42	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4798?: CVE-2023-4798 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4798?: To fix CVE-2023-4798, 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-2023-4798 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-4798 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-2023-4798?: CVE-2023-4798 affects Unknown User Avatar.

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