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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-27918

CVE-2023-27918: 
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Appointment and Event Booking Calendar for WordPress - Amelia versions prior to 1.0.76 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to inject an arbitrary script by having a user who is logging in the WordPress where the product is installed visit a malicious URL (JVN Advisory, CVE Details).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation - Cross-site Scripting). It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required (NVD).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the web browser of a user who is logging into WordPress where the affected plugin is installed. This can lead to potential data theft and compromise of user sessions (JVN Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should update the Amelia plugin to version 1.0.76 or later to address this vulnerability. The update is available through the WordPress plugin repository (WordPress Plugin).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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