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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-47808
CVE-2023-47808:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Add Widgets to Page WordPress plugin versions 1.3.2 and earlier contain a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This security issue was discovered by Ngô Thiên An (ancorn from VNPT-VCI) and was disclosed on November 15, 2023. The vulnerability affects the WordPress plugin developed by Christina Uechi ([Patchstack](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/add-widgets-to-page/wordpress-add-widgets-to-page-plugin-1-3-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?s_id=cve)).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (Cross-site Scripting) issue. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium) by NIST with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, while Patchstack assigned it a score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and low privileges (Contributor level or above) to exploit (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to inject malicious scripts, such as redirects, advertisements, and other HTML payloads into the website which will be executed when guests visit the site. The vulnerability affects confidentiality and integrity with low impact (Patchstack).
Mitigation and workarounds
Currently, there is no official fix available from the plugin developer. However, Patchstack has issued a virtual patch to mitigate this issue by blocking any attacks until an official fix becomes available. The security issue has been assessed as having a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited (Patchstack).
Additional resources
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