Autoptimize < 3.1.7 - Admin+ Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Settings Import
CVE-2023-2113

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Autoptimize
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 May 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 3.1.7 does not sanitise and escape the settings imported from a previous export, allowing high privileged users (such as an administrator) to inject arbitrary javascript into the admin panel, even when the unfiltered_html capability is disabled, such as in a multisite setup.

Affected Version(s)

Autoptimize 0 < 3.1.7

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-2023-2113 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ddb4c95d-bbee-4095-aed6-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Juampa Rodríguez
WPScan
.