Content Spoofing and Phishing Vulnerability in Spectra
CVE-2023-23738

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Brainstorm Force
Status
Spectra
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 June 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Spectra plugin by Brainstorm Force, where improper neutralization of special elements in output has been identified. This permits attackers to exploit the injection flaw, which can lead to content spoofing and facilitate phishing attempts. The issue affects all versions up to and including 2.3.0, thereby posing significant risks to WordPress sites using this plugin. It is vital for users to update their installations and apply necessary security measures to mitigate the potential for exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Spectra <= 2.3.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database

Credit

Dave Jong (Patchstack)
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