CVE-2023-6993

Description

The Custom post types, Custom Fields & more plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's shortcode and custom post meta in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied post meta values. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.18%

Affected: totalpressorg Custom post types, Custom Fields & more

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2b1449a9-6c89-4dec-8107-86cf8a295025?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3063871%40custom-post-types&new=3063871%40custom-post-types&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6993?: CVE-2023-6993 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6993?: To fix CVE-2023-6993, 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-2023-6993 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6993 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-2023-6993?: CVE-2023-6993 affects totalpressorg Custom post types, Custom Fields & more.

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