CVE-2023-5057

Public Exploit

ActivityPub for WordPress < 1.0.0 - Contributor+ Stored XSS

Description

The ActivityPub WordPress plugin before 1.0.0 does not escape user metadata before outputting them in mentions, which could allow users with a role of Contributor and above to perform Stored XSS attacks

5.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.10%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown ActivityPub

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58a63507-f0fd-46f1-a80c-6b1c41dddcf5	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5057?: CVE-2023-5057 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5057?: To fix CVE-2023-5057, 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-2023-5057 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-5057 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-2023-5057?: CVE-2023-5057 affects Unknown ActivityPub.

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