Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Quick Event Manager Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2023-23491

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 January 2023

What is CVE-2023-23491?

The Quick Event Manager plugin for WordPress, prior to version 9.7.5, is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting. This vulnerability is triggered through improper handling of input in the 'category' parameter of its 'qem_ajax_calendar' action, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate exposure.

Affected Version(s)

Quick Event Manager WordPress Plugin < 9.7.5

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-3

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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