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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-2122
CVE-2023-2122:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-2122 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin versions below 1.0.27. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on April 26, 2023. The flaw exists in the plugin's admin panel where the iowdtabsactive parameter is not properly sanitized and escaped before being rendered (WPScan).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper input validation where the iowdtabsactive parameter in the plugin admin panel is rendered without proper sanitization and escaping. This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 7.1 (High) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N (WPScan).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of an administrator's browser session. This could potentially lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the administrator when they click on a specially crafted link (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.0.27 of the Image Optimizer by 10web plugin. Users are advised to update to this version or later to mitigate the risk (WPScan).
Additional resources
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