CVE-2023-5124

Public Exploit
PageLayer < 1.8.0 - Author+ Stored XSS

Description

The Page Builder: Pagelayer WordPress plugin before 1.8.0 doesn't prevent attackers with administrator privileges from inserting malicious JavaScript inside a post's header or footer code, even when unfiltered_html is disallowed, such as in multi-site WordPress configurations.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Page Builder: Pagelayer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1ef86546-3467-432c-a863-1ca3e5c65bd4/ exploit technical description vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5124?
CVE-2023-5124 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5124?
To fix CVE-2023-5124, 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-2023-5124 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5124 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-2023-5124?
CVE-2023-5124 affects Unknown Page Builder: Pagelayer.
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