hiWeb Migration Simple <= 2.0.0.1 Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
CVE-2023-0769

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Hiweb Migration Simple
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 January 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-0769?

The HiWeb Migration Simple WordPress plugin, up to version 2.0.0.1, is susceptible to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to improper sanitization and escaping of parameters before being displayed on the page. This flaw poses a threat primarily to high-privilege users, such as administrators, who may unknowingly execute malicious scripts. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or manipulation of site content, underscoring the importance of ensuring that web applications implement stringent security measures.

Affected Version(s)

hiWeb Migration Simple 0 <= 2.0.0.1

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.

CVE-2023-0769 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/1d4a2f0e-a371-4e27-98de-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Shreya Pohekar
WPScan
.