CVE-2023-6165

Public Exploit
Restrict Usernames Emails Characters Plugin < 3.1.4 - Admin+ Stored XSS

Description

The Restrict Usernames Emails Characters WordPress plugin before 3.1.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when unfiltered_html is disallowed

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Restrict Usernames Emails Characters
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/aba62286-9a82-4d5b-9b47-1fddde5da487/ vdb entry third party advisory exploit technical description
https://github.com/youki992/youki992.github.io/blob/master/others/apply2.md third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6165?
CVE-2023-6165 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6165?
To fix CVE-2023-6165, 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-2023-6165 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6165 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-2023-6165?
CVE-2023-6165 affects Unknown Restrict Usernames Emails Characters.
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