WordPress Terms descriptions Plugin <= 3.4.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-28779

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Terms Descriptions
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-28779?

An unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in the Terms Descriptions plugin for WordPress developed by Vladimir Statsenko. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to session hijacking and unauthorized actions. Users of the affected plugin versions should urgently apply security patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Terms descriptions <= 3.4.4

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/terms-descr...
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

Kindaichi Hiro (Patchstack Alliance)
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