Stored XSS Vulnerability in WP Roles at Registration
CVE-2023-27609

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Roles At Registration
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 November 2024

What is CVE-2023-27609?

A vulnerability exists within the NetTantra WP Roles plugin that permits improper neutralization of user input during web page generation, specifically manifested as a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. This issue enables attackers to inject malicious scripts that can be stored and executed in the context of other users' browsers. The impact of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized data access, session hijacking, and a significant compromise of site and user integrity, affecting all installations from an earlier version up to 0.23.

Affected Version(s)

WP Roles at Registration <= 0.23

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-roles-at...
vdb-entry

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Pavak Tiwari (Patchstack Alliance)
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