WordPress Query Wrangler Plugin <= 1.5.51 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
CVE-2023-30779

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Query Wrangler
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-30779?

The Query Wrangler plugin by Jonathan Daggerhart presents an unauthenticated reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in versions up to 1.5.51. This flaw allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to session hijacking or exposure of sensitive information. It is crucial for website administrators to update to the latest version of the plugin and implement security practices to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Query Wrangler <= 1.5.51

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/query-wrang...
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

LEE SE HYOUNG (Patchstack Alliance)
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