CVE-2023-5237

Public Exploit
Memberlite Shortcodes < 1.3.9 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Shortcode

Description

The Memberlite Shortcodes WordPress plugin before 1.3.9 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in the page, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory cleantalk.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Memberlite Shortcodes
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a46d686c-6234-4aa8-a656-00a65c55d0b0 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description
https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-5237-memberlite-shortcodes-stored-xss-via-shortcode third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5237?
CVE-2023-5237 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5237?
To fix CVE-2023-5237, 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-2023-5237 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5237 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-2023-5237?
CVE-2023-5237 affects Unknown Memberlite Shortcodes.
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