CVE-2023-5137

Public Exploit
Simply Excerpts <= 1.4 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Description

The Simply Excerpts WordPress plugin through 1.4 does not sanitize and escape some fields in the plugin settings, which could allow high-privilege users such as an administrator to inject arbitrary web scripts even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in a multisite setup).

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Simply Excerpts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79b79e9c-ea4f-4188-a1b5-61dda0b5d434 vdb entry exploit third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5137?
CVE-2023-5137 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5137?
To fix CVE-2023-5137, 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-2023-5137 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5137 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-2023-5137?
CVE-2023-5137 affects Unknown Simply Excerpts.
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