CVE-2023-4823

Public Exploit
WP Meta and Date Remover < 2.2.0 - Subscriber+ Stored XSS

Description

The WP Meta and Date Remover WordPress plugin before 2.2.0 provides an AJAX endpoint for configuring the plugin settings. This endpoint has no capability checks and does not sanitize the user input, which is then later output unescaped. Allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber change them and perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WP Meta and Date Remover
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/84f53e27-d8d2-4fa3-91f9-447037508d30 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4823?
CVE-2023-4823 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4823?
To fix CVE-2023-4823, 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-2023-4823 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-4823 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-2023-4823?
CVE-2023-4823 affects Unknown WP Meta and Date Remover.
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