CVE-2023-7251

WordPress User Submitted Posts plugin <= 20230901 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects User Submitted Posts: from n/a through 20230901.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 20230902 or a higher version.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/user-submitted-posts/wordpress-user-submitted-posts-plugin-20230901-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7251?
CVE-2023-7251 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7251?
To fix CVE-2023-7251: Update to 20230902 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-7251 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-7251 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-2023-7251?
CVE-2023-7251 affects Jeff Starr User Submitted Posts.
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