CVE-2023-51691

WordPress wpDiscuz Plugin <= 7.6.12 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in gVectors Team Comments – wpDiscuz allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Comments – wpDiscuz: from n/a through 7.6.12.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 7.6.13 or a higher version.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: gVectors Team Comments – wpDiscuz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpdiscuz/wordpress-wpdiscuz-plugin-7-6-12-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51691?
CVE-2023-51691 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-51691?
To fix CVE-2023-51691: Update to 7.6.13 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-51691 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-51691 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-2023-51691?
CVE-2023-51691 affects gVectors Team Comments – wpDiscuz.
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