CVE-2023-5956

Public Exploit
Wp-Adv-Quiz <= 1.0.2 - Admin+ Stored XSS in Quiz Overview

Description

The Wp-Adv-Quiz WordPress plugin through 1.0.2 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed (for example in multisite setup).

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Wp-Adv-Quiz
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b3d1fbae-88c9-45d1-92c6-0a529b21e3b2/ exploit third party advisory vdb entry technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5956?
CVE-2023-5956 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5956?
To fix CVE-2023-5956, 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-2023-5956 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-5956 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-2023-5956?
CVE-2023-5956 affects Unknown Wp-Adv-Quiz.
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