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

CVE-2023-2835

Summary

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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