WP ERP < 1.12.4 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
CVE-2023-2743

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-2743?

The ERP WordPress plugin before 1.12.4 does not sanitise and escape the employee_name parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high privilege users such as admin.

Affected Version(s)

WP ERP | Complete HR solution with recruitment & job listings | WooCommerce CRM & Accounting 0 < 1.12.4

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.

References

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

Alex Sanford
WPScan
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