WordPress Popup box Plugin <= 3.4.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-27414

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Popup Box
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-27414?

The Popup Box Team Popup box plugin for WordPress versions up to 3.4.4 is susceptible to an unauthenticated reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be executed in the context of the user's browser. By exploiting this flaw, attackers may manipulate page content and potentially steal sensitive user information. It is crucial for site administrators to update to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Popup box <= 3.4.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ays-popup-b...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
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

Credit

Nguyen Xuan Chien (Patchstack Alliance)
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