WordPress IP Metaboxes Plugin <= 2.1.1 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-30753

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Ip Metaboxes
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 June 2023

What is CVE-2023-30753?

There is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in the Phan Chuong IP Metaboxes plugin version 2.1.1 and below. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, compromising user data and potentially leading to further exploitation of the website. Proper validation and sanitization of user input are crucial to mitigate these security risks.

Affected Version(s)

IP Metaboxes <= 2.1.1

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ip-metaboxe...
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

WON JOON HWANG (Patchstack Alliance)
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