Qubely < 1.8.5 - Contributor+ Stored XSS
CVE-2023-0376
5.4MEDIUM
Key Information:
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
Summary
The Qubely WordPress plugin fails to properly validate and escape specific block options before rendering them in a page or post. This oversight presents a vulnerability that could enable users with contributor roles or higher to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. By exploiting this weakness, an attacker may insert malicious scripts into the pages, posing significant security risks to users who engage with the affected content.
Affected Version(s)
Qubely 0 < 1.8.5
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Lana Codes
WPScan