Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in WP Directory Kit Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2023-2835

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress

Vendor
CVE Published:
2 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-2835?

The WP Directory Kit plugin suffers from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability, attributable to insufficient sanitization of user input and failure to properly escape output. This flaw exists in the 'search' parameter, present in versions up to and including 1.2.3. Attackers, without needing authentication, can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts that are executed in the context of the user's browser. By tricking users into clicking a specially crafted link, the attacker can execute arbitrary scripts, potentially compromising the security of user sessions and sensitive data.

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Affected Version(s)

WP Directory Kit * <= 1.2.3

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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Dongzhu Li
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