CVE-2023-49747

WordPress Guest Author Plugin <= 2.3 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WebFactory Ltd Guest Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Guest Author: from n/a through 2.3.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.4 or a higher version.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: WebFactory Ltd Guest Author
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/guest-author/wordpress-guest-author-plugin-2-3-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49747?
CVE-2023-49747 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-49747?
To fix CVE-2023-49747: Update to 2.4 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-49747 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-49747 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-2023-49747?
CVE-2023-49747 affects WebFactory Ltd Guest Author.
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